Great Britain Royal Air Force
Overview
| Works: | 5,804 works in 8,888 publications in 3 languages and 145,332 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Documentary films History Periodicals Military history Personal narratives Personal narratives‡vBritish Chronologies Nonfiction films Sources Handbooks and manuals |
| Roles: | prn, Photographer, Editor, Performer, Composer, Distributor, Publisher |
| Classifications: | D770, 358.400941 |
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( )
- Bombing the European Axis powers : a historical digest of the combined bomber offensive, 1939-1945 by Richard G Davis( )
- With wings like eagles : a history of the Battle of Britain by Michael Korda( Book )
- The RAF at war by Ralph Barker( Book )
- Valiant by Ewan McGregor( Visual )
- General 'Boy' : the life of Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Browning, GCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, DL by Richard Mead( )
- Bombing, states and peoples in Western Europe, 1940-1945 by Richard Overy( )
- British Naval aviation in World War II : the US Navy and Anglo-American relations by Gilbert Sumter Guinn( )
- The arsenal of democracy : aircraft supply and the Anglo-American alliance, 1938-1942 by Gavin J Bailey( )
- Flying at the edge : 20 years of front-line and display flying in the Cold War era by Tony Doyle( )
- The Royal Air Force : an encyclopedia of the inter-war years by I. M Philpott( )
- Strategy for victory : the development of British tactical air power, 1919-1943 by David Ian Hall( )
- The beginnings of strategic air power : a history of the British bomber force, 1923-1939 by Neville Jones( )
- The Battle of Britain : five months that changed history, May-October 1940 by James Holland( Book )
- Piece of cake : a novel by Derek Robinson( Book )
- The Flyer : British culture and the Royal Air Force, 1939-1945 by Martin Francis( )
- The sky on fire : the First Battle of Britain, 1917-1918 by Raymond H Fredette( )
- Be Bold by Frederick Rosier( )
- A time for courage : the Royal Air Force in the European War, 1939-1945 by John Terraine( Book )
- Tedder : quietly in command by Vincent Orange( )
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Most widely held works by
Great Britain
Royal Navy at war(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 159 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 159 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 159 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 159 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 159 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 159 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
Air front(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 157 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 157 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
The Royal Air Force at war : the unseen films, 1940-1944(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 65 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 65 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 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plane tales from the skies by
Wing Adjutant(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 52 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
)
10 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the British Eighth Army's smashing victory at El Alamein in Nov., 1942, and its triumphant advance across the desert to Tripoli. The film begins in the days when Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps had driven to within 60 miles of Alexandria and follows the Eighth Army through battle to victory
10 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the British Eighth Army's smashing victory at El Alamein in Nov., 1942, and its triumphant advance across the desert to Tripoli. The film begins in the days when Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps had driven to within 60 miles of Alexandria and follows the Eighth Army through battle to victory
Technical notes, R.F.C by
Great Britain(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1916 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1916 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Royal Air Force day by day by
Graham Pitchfork(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 33 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 33 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
Basic electronic circuits : a basic training manual by
Nooger & Neville Van Valkenburgh(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1964 and 1975 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1964 and 1975 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1918 in English and held by 32 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
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
Fighting force : the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force by
Jamie Hunter(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- United States Army Air Forces
- Killebrew, Tom Author
- Germany Luftwaffe Translator
- Dowding, Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding Baron 1882-1970
- Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935 Author
- Great Britain Air Ministry Other Publisher Editor
- Great Britain Royal Navy
- Great Britain Royal Air Force Bomber Command
- Orange, Vincent 1935-2012 Author
- No. 1 British Flying Training School
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Aeronautics Aeronautics, Military--Study and teaching Air pilots, Military Airplanes, Military Air power Armed Forces--Foreign service Armed Forces--Officers 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) Escapes Europe Fighter pilots Flight training Friendship Generals Good and evil Great Britain Great Britain.--Army Great Britain.--Royal Air Force Great Britain.--Royal Navy Homing pigeons Homing pigeons--War use Marriage Marshals Military campaigns Military operations, Aerial Military operations, Aerial--British Military operations, Aerial--German No. 1 British Flying Training School North Africa Philip,--Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, Soldiers Strategic forces Tedder, Arthur William Tedder,--Baron, Texas Texas--Terrell Underground movements, War United States United States.--Navy Western Europe World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Great Britain. Royal Auxiliary Air Force
Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps
Great Britain. Royal Naval Air Service
Air Force Great Britain
Angkatan Udara Britania Raya
Brit Királyi Légierő
Britaniya Hərbi Hava Qüvvələri
British Royal Air Force
Britse Lugmag
Brittiska flygvapnet försvarsgren inom Storbritanniens försvarsmakt
Feachd Rìoghail an Adhair
Força Aérea Real
Great Britain Air Battalion
Great Britain. Army. Air Battalion
Great Britain British Royal Air Force
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Great Britain. Royal Air Force.
Great Britain Royal Flying Corps
Great Britain Royal Naval Air Service
Kanada. Corps d'aviation royal canadien
Kanada. Dept. of National Defence. Royal Canadian Air Force
Kanada. Royal Air Force
Kanadské královské letectvo
Karaliskie Gaisa Spēki (Lielbritānija)
Không quân Hoàng gia Anh
Kraliyet Hava Kuvvetleri
Kraljevo vojno letalstvo
Kraljevske zračne snage
Kráľovské letectvo (Veľká Británia)
Królewskie Siły Powietrzne.
Lielbritānija. Karaliskie Gaisa Spēki
R.A.F.
R.A.F. Groupe de hard rock
R.A.F. (Royal Air Force)
RAF
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Tentera Udara Diraja British
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