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Photo of RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON: THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL YEARS 1946-1976 written by Bagshaw, Roy
Deacon, Ray
Pollock, Alan
Thomas, Malcolm published by Pen & Sword Aviation (STOCK CODE: 1825944) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON: THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL YEARS 1946-1976

by Roy Bagshaw; Ray Deacon; Alan Pollock; Malcolm Thomas

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st. 2006

Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. A remarkable and lasting record of the highly significant contribution made by RAF Little Rissington and the Central Flying School to flying excellence within the Royal Air Force and beyond. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. 316 pages plus Index.

Light rubbing to base of spine. Contnets clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine and lightly scuffed.

ISBN: 9781844153817
Stock no. 1825944

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Contents

Forewords
Introduction
Acknowledgements
RAF Little Rissington and its Origins
Central Flying School Foundations
Central Flying School Commandants at Little Rissington
RAF Little Rissington - Station Commanders
Chapter 1: Little Rissington Welcomes CFS
Chapter 2: Into The Jet Age
Chapter 3: All-through Training
Chapter 4: Evolution Within the Fleet
Chapter 5: The Queen's Colour
Chapter 6: Rundown and Closure
Chapter 7: CFS Aerobatic Teams
Chapter 8: View from the Ground
Chapter 9: Accomodation and Amenities
Chapter 10: 'We Shall Remember Them'
Chapter 11: Gate Guardians and Museum Aircraft
Chapter 12: Little Rissington - Postscript
Appendix 1: CFS Course Dates
Appendix 2: Facts and Figures
Appendix 3: CFS Aerobatic Team Personnel
Appendix 4: CFS Aircraft Inventory
Appendix 5: Accidents Involving CFS Aircraft
Reference sources and furthe reading
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