- The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986
Book
CID:
Class:
- NAL HUB
Authors:
Place of Publication:
Publisher:
- Pen & Sword Aviation
Publication Date:
- 2005
Subjects:
Abstract:
- From its origins in the formation of the Marine Craft Section (MCS) on April 12 1918 of the newly created Royal Air Force through to the closure of the Marine Branch as a separate entity in January 1986, this is an informative history of this important service unit, focusing on its operations during the Second World War when it was responsible for rescuing over 13,000 aircrew.
Notes:
- (PRI) £19.99
- (PHY) Illustrated
Collation:
- 244pp
Historical Created Date:
- 22 Aug 2013
Publication Date Information:
- 2005
