Combat Codes : The Identification of RAF and WW II Allied Aircraft by Squadron Codes

Subtitled: The Identification of RAF and World War II Allied Aircraft by Squadron Codes. During the 1920s the RAF established a tradition of using squadron badges on their aircraft. These emblems were widely publicized and offered no security when war with Germany broke out and in 1938 the two-letter system was introduced. Using these codes it is possible to identify the squadron, time and theatre of operation in which an aircraft shown on a photograph was engaged.About the Author:Vic Flintham has been writing on aviation for over thirty years and many of his articles have appeared in leading magazines throughout the period. He was born in wartime London and his fascination with military aviation has made him a keen observer of the vast majority of the aeroplanes mentioned in this book.Hardcover, 8 1/2' x 11', 224 pages, 180 b/w, 16 Ill.Features:,Allows the reader to identify RAF and Allied unit codes during WWII, American codes from 1942 -1945 in Europe, RAF codes post-war and several other Allied codes used post-war,Includes at least one illustration of every significant type of aircraft likely to have worn unit codes,Ideal reference material for aviation enthusiasts, modelers, and historians. Get more information and prices for Combat Codes : The Identification of RAF and WW II Allied Aircraft by Squadron Codes , from Motor Books. Save money off the regular retail of $0.

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