ISBN: 9780642704443 - the part-timers: a history of the raaf reserve 1948-1998 (6 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. THE HISTORY OF THE RAAF RESERVES FROM 1948 TO 1998. this book was formerly part of the waaaf branch raaf association. Signed by Author(s).

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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. This book discusses the roller-coaster ride of the RAAF Reserve, particularly since th formation of the CAF fighter squadrons in 1948. Policy, workplace and personal perspectives are provided, along with an outline of each of the nine RAAFAR squadrons, the Specialist Reserve, the Air Training Corps and the University squadrons. The valuable contribution made by Part-Timers over the years is confirmed. **The jacket has shelf rubbing at the top.**.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This book discusses the roller-coaster ride of the RAAF Reserve, particularly since the formation of the CAF fighter squadrons in 1948. Policy, workplace and personal perspectives are provided. The valuable contribution made by Pat-Timers over the years is confirmed. Book and jacket are in lovely condition EXCEPT for a small tear at the top inside right corner AND there is a presentation note from No. 23 Squadron Association written on the flyleaf and is accompanied by a letter from the Association.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. This book discusses the roller-coaster ride of the RAAF Reserve, particularly since the formation of the CAF fighter squadrons in 1948. Policy, workplace and personal perspectives are provided along with an outline of each of the nine RAAFAR squadrons, the Specialist Reserve, the Air Training Corps and the University Squadrons. The valuable contribution made by Part-Timers over the years is confirmed.…