Great Britain Royal Air Force
Overview
| Works: | 5,453 works in 8,330 publications in 7 languages and 138,969 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Documentary films History Periodicals Military history Personal narratives Personal narratives‡vBritish Chronologies Nonfiction films Handbooks and manuals Sources |
| Roles: | prn, Photographer, Other, Composer, Performer, Distributor, Editor, Publisher |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Great Britain
- The Royal Air Force in Texas : training British pilots in Terrell during World War II by Tom Killebrew( )
- With wings like eagles : a history of the Battle of Britain by Michael Korda( Book )
- Bombing the European Axis powers : a historical digest of the combined bomber offensive, 1939-1945 by Richard G Davis( )
- The RAF at war by Ralph Barker( Book )
- Valiant by Ewan McGregor( Visual )
- British Naval aviation in World War II : the US Navy and Anglo-American relations by Gilbert Sumter Guinn( )
- Bombing, states and peoples in Western Europe, 1940-1945 by Richard Overy( )
- General 'Boy' : the life of Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Browning, GCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, DL by Richard Mead( )
- Strategy for victory : the development of British tactical air power, 1919-1943 by David Ian Hall( )
- The arsenal of democracy : aircraft supply and the Anglo-American alliance, 1938-1942 by Gavin J Bailey( )
- Piece of cake : a novel by Derek Robinson( Book )
- The Battle of Britain : five months that changed history, May-October 1940 by James Holland( Book )
- Flying at the edge : 20 years of front-line and display flying in the Cold War era by Tony Doyle( )
- The beginnings of strategic air power : a history of the British bomber force, 1923-1939 by Neville Jones( )
- The Flyer : British culture and the Royal Air Force, 1939-1945 by Martin Francis( )
- A time for courage : the Royal Air Force in the European War, 1939-1945 by John Terraine( Book )
- Be Bold by Frederick Rosier( )
- The Sky on Fire The First Battle of Britain, 1917-1918 by Raymond H Fredette( )
- The sky on fire : the first battle of Britain, 1917-1918, and the birth of the Royal Air Force by Raymond H Fredette( Book )
- The mint : a day-book of the R.A.F. Depot between August and December 1922, with later notes by T. E Lawrence( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Great Britain
Air front(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the beginning of World War II until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Britain's Royal Air Force had stood alone. However, with America's entry into the war and the arrival of the 8th US Army Air Force, in the UK the tide began to turn
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the beginning of World War II until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Britain's Royal Air Force had stood alone. However, with America's entry into the war and the arrival of the 8th US Army Air Force, in the UK the tide began to turn
Royal Navy at war(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
Royal Navy at war(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
Royal Navy at war(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by Royal Air Force, Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary, produced by Royal Air Force, Great Britain, is a compilation of World War II films featuring the Royal Navy
The Royal Air Force at war : the unseen films, 1940-1944(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Rare and fascinating films preserved in the museum's archives. Many have never been released to the public before and are presented here, complete and uncut, for the very first time. ... [These 24 training and public information films cover a] range of subjects from ditching procedures for Halifax bomber crews ... to the best way to rescue crashed fighter pilots from their cockpits. There are film guides to preventing air accidents, fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts of servicing Wellington bombers and even a look at the R.A.F. Regiment
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Rare and fascinating films preserved in the museum's archives. Many have never been released to the public before and are presented here, complete and uncut, for the very first time. ... [These 24 training and public information films cover a] range of subjects from ditching procedures for Halifax bomber crews ... to the best way to rescue crashed fighter pilots from their cockpits. There are film guides to preventing air accidents, fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts of servicing Wellington bombers and even a look at the R.A.F. Regiment
Onward to Malta : memoirs of a Hurricane pilot in Malta -1941 by
Tom Neil(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dambusters squadron : fifty years of 617 Squadron RAF by
Alan W Cooper(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plane tales from the skies by
Wing Adjutant(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One boy's war by Anthony Rudd(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desert victory(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the British 8th Army;s breakthrough at El Alamein that drove the Afrika Korps out of Egypt and Libya
9 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the British 8th Army;s breakthrough at El Alamein that drove the Afrika Korps out of Egypt and Libya
The Royal Air Force day by day by
Graham Pitchfork(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Royal Air Force Day by Day is a diary of significant daily events providing a fascinating record of the RAF's 100-year history, illustrated with more than 500 photographs. It describes not only the great air battles and major events, but also the tapestry of activities, traditions and culture that have created the rich history of the world's oldest Air Force. Central to this history are the experiences of RAF officers, airmen and women, ground trades and aircrew during war and peacetime. Created in April 1918, the RAF has made a major contribution to peacekeeping and offensive actions worldwide since the First World War and has maintained its position at the forefront of aviation and weapons technology."--Publisher's description
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Royal Air Force Day by Day is a diary of significant daily events providing a fascinating record of the RAF's 100-year history, illustrated with more than 500 photographs. It describes not only the great air battles and major events, but also the tapestry of activities, traditions and culture that have created the rich history of the world's oldest Air Force. Central to this history are the experiences of RAF officers, airmen and women, ground trades and aircrew during war and peacetime. Created in April 1918, the RAF has made a major contribution to peacekeeping and offensive actions worldwide since the First World War and has maintained its position at the forefront of aviation and weapons technology."--Publisher's description
Manual for medical officers of the Royal Air Force by
Great Britain(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1927 and 1940 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1927 and 1940 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Instructional notes on the Vickers gun by Great Britain. Royal Air Force(
)
4 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dissolution of the Luftwaffe : the work of the British Air Forces of Occupation Germany : compiled from official records and
papers. Vol. 1, Feb. 1944-Dec. 1946(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Technical notes, R.F.C by
Great Britain(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1916 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1916 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fighting force : the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force by
Jamie Hunter(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Air Force list(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Basic electronic circuits : a basic training manual by
Nooger & Neville Van Valkenburgh(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- United States Army Air Forces
- Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935 Author
- Dowding, Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding Baron 1882-1970
- Great Britain Air Ministry Other Publisher Editor
- Killebrew, Tom Author
- Great Britain Royal Navy
- Korda, Michael 1933- Author
- Orange, Vincent 1935-2012 Author
- Germany Luftwaffe Translator
- No. 1 British Flying Training School
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Aeronautics Aeronautics, Military--Study and teaching Africa, North Airmen Air pilots, Military Airplanes, Military Armed Forces--Foreign service Armed Forces--Military life Armed Forces--Officers Bombardment of London (England : 1917-1918) Bombers Bombing, Aerial Bombings Britain, Battle of (Great Britain : 1940) Browning, Frederick, Command of troops Diplomatic relations Dowding, Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding,--Baron, Du Maurier, Daphne, Egypt El Alamein, Battle of (Egypt : 1942) England--London Escapes Europe, Western Fighter pilots Flight training Generals Germany Great Britain Great Britain.--Army Great Britain.--Royal Air Force Great Britain.--Royal Navy Homing pigeons--War use Lawrence, T. E.--(Thomas Edward), Marriage Military campaigns Military operations, Aerial Military operations, Aerial--British Military operations, Aerial--German No. 1 British Flying Training School Philip,--Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, Soldiers Strategic forces Texas Texas--Terrell Underground movements, War United States United States.--Navy World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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Great Britain. Royal Auxiliary Air Force
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Great Britain. Royal Naval Air Service
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