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The world's first independent air force, the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary in 2018. In the 100 years since the end of World War I, the service has been involved in almost continuous operations around the globe, giving the RAF the longest and most wide-ranging history of any air force in the world. But over the years this history has also become entangled with myths.

The Royal Air Force: A Centenary of Operations will set the record straight, dispelling these as it uncovers--in both words and photographs--the true exploits and accomplishments of RAF personnel over the last 100 years. From its formation as an independent service in the dying days of World War I, its desperate fight against the Axis air forces in World War II, to its commitments during both the Cold War and modern times, this is the complete story of how the RAF has defended Britain for a century.


About the Author:

Michael Napier joined the RAF in 1978 as a university cadet and studied aeronautical engineering at the Imperial College, London. After qualifying as a fast jet pilot in 1985, he was posted to RAF Bruggen in Germany where he spent two tours flying Tornado GR1s. He then enjoyed a short spell as a tactics instructor, flying Hawks at the Tactical Weapons Unit at RAF Chivenor in Devon, before returning to Bruggen--and the Tornado GR1--as a Flight Commander. His military flying career encompassed both the Cold War and operations over Iraq after the Gulf War.

After completing two tours as a headquarters staff officer, he left the RAF in 1997 and joined British Airways. He has over 15,000 hours of flying experience.

Michael has written a number of articles for aviation magazines including Aircraft Illustrated, Flypast, Aeroplane Monthly, and Cross & Cockade. He has also appeared on BBC radio and television and BFBS radio. He is the author of four books: Winged Crusaders: The Exploits of 14 Squadron RFC & RAF 1915-1945, Blue Diamonds: The Exploits of 14 Squadron RAF 1945-2015, Tornado Over the Tigris: Recollections of a Fast Jet Pilot, and Gloster Javelin: an Operational History. He lives in the UK.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781472825407
  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
  • Publisher Imprint: Osprey Publishing (UK)
  • Height: 282 mm
  • No of Pages: 340
  • Spine Width: 33 mm
  • Weight: 1953 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1472825403
  • Publisher Date: 20 Feb 2018
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Centenary of Operations
  • Width: 236 mm


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