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OBSERVERS AND NAVIGATORS AND OTHER NON-PILOT AIRCREW IN THE RFC, RNAS AND RAF

by C.G. Jefford

Published by Airlife. 1st. 2001

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A tribute to the thousands of non-pilot aircrew, the often unsung heroes of two World Wars and the years between and since. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xiii and 274 pages including index.

Base of spine is slightly bumped. Spine ends of wrapper very lightly creased.

ISBN: 1840372753
Stock no. 1329894

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Contents

  • Part I - The Rise of the Observer 1914-18
  • Part II - Fall and Rise Again 1919-42
  • Part III - The Post-Observer Era 1942-2000
  • Epilogue
  • Annex A: Photography 1914-18
  • Annex B: Communications 1914-18
  • Annex C: Gun Armament 1914-18
  • Annex D: Navigation 1914-18
  • Annex E: Hydrophones 1918
  • Annex F: Wireless Direction Finding 1914-18
  • Annex G: Bomb Sights 1914-18
  • Annex H: Meteorology 1914-18
  • Bibliography
  • Abbreviations
  • Index

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