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The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986

Paperback • 2010 • English

The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986

By Jon Sutherland

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About the book

Between 1918 and 1986 the marine branch of the Royal Air Force provided rescue facilities, support and other services to this armed service. In its pre-1941 guise as the Air Sea Rescue service, the RAF had an inventory of over 200 motorboats, supported by float aircraft engaged in rescue, towing, refueling and servicing RAF aircraft. Amongst the many characters of this early period was none other than Lawrence of Arabia. The Marine Craft Section itself came into existence in February 1941 as a...Show more

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9781848843035

Publisher

Pen Sword Aviation

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986

Format

Paperback

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