Description: They Also Serve by Chris Gibson This book is a history of RAF support units since 1945. These elements undertook a wide range of vital duties including providing intelligence in the form of radar and photographic reconnaissance, early warning and air defence, casualty evacuation, air-to-air refuelling and even VIP transportation; the aircraft of both the Kings or Queens Flight and those used to ferry the Top Brass around the theatre and battlefields.The aircraft used in these roles since World War Two were as varied as the roles themselves. Radar and photographic reconnaissance involved English Electric Canberras, Handley Page Victors and ultimately the Sentinel R1. Tactical reconnaissance missions used the Gloster Meteor, Supermarine Swift and Hawker Hunter followed by the SEPECAT Jaguar and Panavia Tornado of the late and post-Cold War eras.In the air defence field, Avro Shackleton AEW.2 and BAe Nimrod AEW3 were developed to provide airborne early warning, a role that was eventually passing to the Boeing E-3D Sentry AEW.1. Air-to-air refuelling, in which the British led the field in 1945 but then abandoned, was revived in the late 1950s when surplus Vickers Valiants and Handley Page Victor were converted to tankers. Since 1982, tankers have become invaluable to the RAF; among the aircraft used were the VC10, Hercules and Vulcan and the Airbus Voyager.This detailed and meticulously researched book shows how support types became increasingly important as the Cold War evolved. Using recently declassified information, it examines design studies and prototypes that led to the development of the systems that allowed the sharp end of the RAF to operate in the Cold war and in the wars of the decades that followed. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Educated at Auchinleck Academy in Ayrshire, Chris Gibson read Geology and Mineralogy at University of Aberdeen, graduating with Honours in 1984. Chris worked in the oil exploration industry from 1985 until 2024 and his work took him all over the world, with the added bonus of the occasional glimpse of unusual aircraft. In 1978 his interest in aircraft took Chris into the Royal Observer Corps where he represented his group, area and country in aircraft recognition competitions between 1980 and 1991. On the standing down of the ROC in 1991, Chris began researching historical aviation and has written several books on unbuilt projects, particularly guided weapons, air-to-air refuelling and airborne early warning. Chris and his wife Kirsten live in the North East of England. Promotional A thorough and captivating book that explores the integral role of Britains support type aircraft from 1945 and throughout the Cold War.Aviation enthusiasts can dive into recently declassified information, including design studies and prototypes, spanning radar, air defence, and air-to-air refuelling fields.Contains many unpublished images, both black and white and in colour. Details ISBN1800353081 Author Chris Gibson Pages 336 Publisher Crecy Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781800353084 Format Hardcover Imprint Crecy Publishing Place of Publication Cheshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Approx. 200 images Audience General Subtitle RAF Reconnaissance and Support Projects Since 1945 Publication Date 2024-08-28 UK Release Date 2024-08-28 ISBN-10 1800353081 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161381242;
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