The authors look at the shared history of the RAF weapons experts and the RAF through the eyes of those who served in it. The stories of these veterans span decades, and their first-hand accounts and insights into conflicts and peacekeeping missions reveal the qualities and characteristics that make the RAF weapons experts unique. The book begins with a brief history of the weapons expert before describing the adventures and exploits of the RAF weapons experts from World War II to the Cold War. The dangerous tasks of these specialists during missions in the Falkland Islands, Iran, Iraq or Afghanistan are highlighted. It also addresses the question of how one learns to drop bombs, handle handguns, and enters the unique world of weapons experts with their very own language and camaraderie in the crew compartment. Each chapter is brought to life through personal anecdotes and shared experiences. This book offers an insight into an extremely important role that has remained largely hidden until now.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Lamsdale, Tony/Appleby, Phil
Title
The RAF's Armourers
Details
English text, paperback, 100 bw-illustrations. 322 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Safely Making Aircraft Dangerous Since the First World War
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Church Street 47 S70 2AS South Yorkshire Vereinigtes Königreich
