British Air Forces by Andrew Cormack

British Air Forces by Andrew Cormack

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Summary

In the MEN-AT-ARMS series, an illustrated study of the British Air Forces between 1914 and 1918. It contains information on the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service as well as the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and the Women's Royal Naval Service. It includes details on the uniforms and insignia of the period.

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British Air Forces by Andrew Cormack

This volume details the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service from formation in 1912 until the amalgamation on 1st April 1918. It also covers the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and Women's Royal Naval Service attached as drivers and mechanics, for example, to the two services. The book covers uniforms and insignia in the UK, on the Western Front and in the Mediterranean and Middle East including a huge number of variations from full dress to working fatigues.
Andrew Cormack took his degree in Modern History from the University of London and then worked briefly for the Imperial War Museum in London. In 1979 he moved to the Royal Air Force Museum and now holds the position of Keeper of Visual Arts, Medals and Uniforms. In 1990 Osprey published his MAA 225, a study of RAF uniforms and flying clothes of the Second World War. Apart from aviation he is a specialist in the British army of the 18th century and sits on the Council of the Society for Army Historical Research.
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ISBN 13 9781841760018
ISBN 10 1841760013
Title British Air Forces
Author Andrew Cormack
Series Men-At-Arms
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2000-07-15
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.