The RAF Regiment at War 1942–1946 (Paperback)
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781399074520
Published: 27th May 2022
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Born out of necessity in the dark days of the War, the RAF Regiment found itself in the thick of the action supporting the vital operations in all theatres. This comprehensive record of their operations gives the clearest indication of the contribution that the Regiment made and includes many first hand accounts of the fighting, including the first shooting-down of a jet aircraft, the Me 262A-2a Sturmvogel in November 1944. As a result of their outstanding contributions to the success of RAF operations in WW2, the Regiment became a permanent part of the RAF.
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About Kingsley Oliver
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