9780642704443 - The Part-timers: A History of the RAAF Reserve 1948-1998 von Doug Hurst (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 218 pages. In 1948 the RAAF formed Citizen Air force fighter squadrons in the main capital cities as an integral part of Australia's air defence. Made up of a mix of regulars and Part-Timers, these CAF squadrons successfully operated Mustangs, Vampires and Meteors for over a decade, providing an important contribution to Australia's defence. However, in 1960 flying ceased in the CAF when the RAAF could not afford to replace ageing aircraft. The CAF significantly reduced in size amnd were downgraded from "operational" to "auxiliary". In 1981 the CAF became the RAAF Active Reserve with more squadrons and people.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Minimal wear to jacket. No tears. Internally clean. Binding tight. Signed by author to title-page. 218pp Size: 180mm x 255mm. Signed by Author(s). Book.