Keith Wilson
RAF in Camera: 1960s
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473837768
- author:
- Keith Wilson
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 22.9 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The 1960s was a pivotal decade for the Royal Air Force. This period saw significant changes in equipment and technology, as well as base closures and contraction. The RAF's V-bombers - Valiant, Vulcan, and Victor - were in service, while the English Electric Lightning became the first single-seat fighter to exceed the speed of sound. The decade also brought new aircraft into service, including the Britannia C.1, Comet C.2, and VC-10 C.1. The RAF celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1968 and continued to play a key role in various conflicts and territorial policing operations around the world. Keith Wilson's book takes readers on a journey through this fascinating decade, with each chapter focusing on a specific year and highlighting the events and highlights that characterized it. With its richly illustrated history, this book offers a colorful and insightful look at the RAF during its most interesting period.
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