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THE HORNET STRIKES: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER SQUADRON

by Frank M. Leeson

Published by Air-Britain (historians) Ltd.. 1st. 1998

Nearly fine condition. The story of No.213 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Large format. Blue glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. 224 pages including index.

A lovely copy!

ISBN: 0851302726
Stock no. 1829824

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Contents

  • Foreword
  • Chapter 1 Naval Origins 1916-1917
  • Chapter 2 The Royal Air Force 1918-1919
  • Chapter 3 With the BEF in France
  • Chapter 4 Dunkirk
  • Chapter 5 The Battle of Britain, Exeter, No. 10 Group
  • Chapter 6 The Battle of Britain, Tangmere, No. 11 Group
  • Chapter 7 Farewell to England
  • Chapter 8 The Desert Air Force
  • Chapter 9 Victory in the Desert
  • Chapter 10 A Very Special Operation
  • Chapter 11 A Waiting Game
  • Chapter 12 The Balkan Air Force
  • Chapter 13 The Middle East
  • Chapter 14 The Second Allied Tactical Air Force
  • Appendices
  • Authors Note
  • Scrapbook
  • Index

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