The Tartan Airforce (Hardcover)


Spanning a century, this book investigates Scotland's contribution to military flying in Britain. Throughout the century, Scottish aviators lead the way in peace and war. Scotland provided the airfields for some famous flying operations, including those against the Tirpitz in World War II.

With a wealth of previously unpublished reminiscences from air and ground crew, fliers and non-fliers, this is a comprehensive and extensively researched tribute to Scotland's major role in military flying.

Deborah Lake joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18, serving in various parts of the world. She is a qualified pilot, but has also worked as an actor and has run her own business, She has published numerous military books, translations and articles.


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Spanning a century, this book investigates Scotland's contribution to military flying in Britain. Throughout the century, Scottish aviators lead the way in peace and war. Scotland provided the airfields for some famous flying operations, including those against the Tirpitz in World War II.

With a wealth of previously unpublished reminiscences from air and ground crew, fliers and non-fliers, this is a comprehensive and extensively researched tribute to Scotland's major role in military flying.

Deborah Lake joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18, serving in various parts of the world. She is a qualified pilot, but has also worked as an actor and has run her own business, She has published numerous military books, translations and articles.

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General

Imprint

Birlinn

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

November 2007

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First published

February 2008

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Dimensions

234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

272

ISBN-13

978-1-84158-534-5

Barcode

9781841585345

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LSN

1-84158-534-3



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