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Fighter Command

IWM Photography Collection
By Rebecca Greenwood Harding
Series: IWM Photography Collection
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Fighter Command by Rebecca Greenwood Harding delves into the pivotal role of Britain's Royal Air Force during World War II, particularly focusing on the air defence strategies and the efforts of those in command. The book provides a detailed narrative of the challenges and triumphs faced by Fighter Command as they defended the skies against enemy forces. It's a comprehensive exploration of leadership, tactics, and the human stories within one of the war’s most critical components.
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Fighter Command showcases 50 photographs of the iconic aircraft and crew behind Britain's spirited fighting force. This vibrant collection traces the development of Fighter Command from its inception and growth in the 1930s, as war clouds gathered over Europe, to the dawn of the supersonic age in the early years of the Cold War

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The Imperial War Museums (IWM) holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course, and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day.

Drawing on this unique collection, Fighter Command showcases 50 photographs of the iconic aircraft and crew behind Britain's spirited fighting force. These vibrant images trace the development of Fighter Command from its inception and growth in the 1930s as war clouds gathered over Europe, to the dawn of the supersonic age in the early years of the Cold War.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912423682

Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Imperial War Museum

Illustration: 50

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Rebecca Greenwood Harding Series: IWM Photography Collection

About the Author

Rebecca Greenwood Harding is Head of Technological Objects at IWM.

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