The outbreak of World War I found the British Army's Royal Flying Corps with just over 200 fragile, unarmed reconnaissance aircraft, and a uniformed strength of just over 2,000 all ranks; the Royal Naval Air Service had some 50 seaplanes. By the Armistice of 1918 the unified Royal Air Force was the largest in the world, with about 22,650 aeroplanes - including a strategic bomber force - and 27,330 men operating from some 700 bases. This second in a two-part study covers RAF, WRAF and RAFNS uniforms from the unification of the service in April 1918; and the whole span of flying clothing during the Great War.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Andrew Cormack took his degree in Modern History from the University of London and then worked briefly for the Imperial War Museum in London. In 1979 he moved to the Royal Air Force Museum and now holds the position of Keeper of Visual Arts, Medals and Uniforms. In 1990 Osprey published his Men-At-Arms 225, a study of RAF uniforms and flying clothing of the Second World War. Apart from aviation he is a specialist in the British army of the 18th century and sits on the Council of the Society for Army Historical Research.
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As a collector, I find a lot of Osprey books to be a bit superficial when dealing with the material culture of soldiers. This book, however, satisfied my need for an explanation of uniforms, flying clothing and accessories. One of the best aspects is that it seems to have more photos than most Men-at-Arms books. If not more, the photos have been reproduced larger and have very informative captions--two elements very important to collectors.A good book: Well-written, great images, strong captions and reliable, well-documented information. I do not hesitate to recommend it to collectors.
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WHILST THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE Royal Flying Corps in 1912 had envisaged it as being a joint-service institution which would provide aerial support to both the Royal Navy and the Army this cherished hope had not lasted for very long. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cuff eagles, buttoned belt, rank lace, shoulder eagles, shoulder titles, flying coat, flying clothing, khaki clothing, gilding metal, pale blue uniform, flying kit, narrow lace, leather buttons, cap badge, rank badges, cap band, rank insignia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Mechanics, Service Dress, Warrant Officers Class, Nursing Service, Second Lieutenant, Staff Nurses, Royal Flying Corps, Assistant Commandant Class, Crux Anasata, Immobile Branch, Lieutenant Colonel, Warrant Officer Class New!
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WHILST THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE Royal Flying Corps in 1912 had envisaged it as being a joint-service institution which would provide aerial support to both the Royal Navy and the Army this cherished hope had not lasted for very long. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cuff eagles, buttoned belt, rank lace, shoulder eagles, shoulder titles, flying coat, flying clothing, khaki clothing, gilding metal, pale blue uniform, flying kit, narrow lace, leather buttons, cap badge, rank badges, cap band, rank insignia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Mechanics, Service Dress, Warrant Officers Class, Nursing Service, Second Lieutenant, Staff Nurses, Royal Flying Corps, Assistant Commandant Class, Crux Anasata, Immobile Branch, Lieutenant Colonel, Warrant Officer Class New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Handley Page: A History by Alan Dowsett on page 41
- Great War by Avery Publishing in Back Matter
- The Royal Flying Corps (Images of Aviation) by Terry C. Treadwell in Back Matter
- The Royal Naval Air Service (Images of Aviation) by Terry C. Treadwell in Back Matter
- Austro Hungarian Aces of World War I (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 46) by Chris Chant in Back Matter
- British and Empire Aces of World War I (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 45) by Christopher Shores in Back Matter
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