| The Desert Air Force in World War II: Air Power in the Western Desert, 1940-1942 Contributor(s): Delve, Ken (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844158179 ISBN-13: 9781844158171 Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 940.544 |
| LCCN: 2017385032 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.8" W x 10.2" (2.02 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Holiday - Veteran's Day |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of the 1st Tactical Air Force, or Desert Air Force as it became known. It was formed in North Africa to support the 8th Army and included squadrons from the RAF, SAAF, RAAF and eventually the USAAF. The book includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and the airfields that played host to these events. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, accuracy of attacks, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfield locations and numbers of enemy aircraft downed. |
Contributor Bio(s): Delve, Ken: - Ken Delve was an RAF Tornado bomber pilot during his service career and is now considered to be one of the world s leading experts on the history of military aviation. He has written countless specialized articles for leading aviation magazines and has authored more than sixteen books including The Short Sunderland, D-Day The Air Battle, Avro Lancaster, The Mustang Story, RAF Bomber Command and A Source Book of the RAFDelve, Ken: - "Ken Delve served 20 years in the Royal Air Force as a Navigator and during that time developed his passion for aviation and military history. From researching and publishing the history of his first squadron - 39 Squadron, which had played a major role in defeating Rommel's supply lines - he has subsequently written over 40 books and numerous articles. His most recent work is a 3-volume set covering the Desert War, Malta's offensive role, and the campaign in Italy." |