The Official Guide to the AAF, 1944, 1st edition

The Official Guide to the AAF, 1944, 1st edition

Code: P24180

Dimensions:

W: 14cm (5.5")H: 21.5cm (8.5")

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The Official Guide To The Army Air Forces - A Directory, Almanac And Chronicle of Achievement'. H/b, 14 x 21.5cm, 380p,  1st edition published by Simon and Schuster, 1944.  No dust jacket. A fabulous book explaining what the AAF do and how it is made up; duties and military occupations; aeronautical ratings and badges; how they are trained - navigators, pilots, bombardiers, gunners etc.; the aircraft used; how the aircraft are kept flying; how and where airbases are built; strategic and tactical operations and so on.  Very comprehensive.  Invaluable for the AAF collector.  The cover is a little soiled, otherwise in good condition.  Stock code P24180.