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Assignment to Britain - An AAF Guide to the UK

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Code: P24215A-29

Dimensions:

W: 10.3cm (4.1")H: 16cm (6.3")



P/b, 10.3 x 16cm, 78p, 1942.  Compiled by Maj. C.B. Whitehead, A.C., former Pilot Officer of the RAF, under sponsorship of the Director of Bombardment, AAF.  Published by the Publications Division, Public Relations Office, HQ, AAF.  Printed in Washington.  A great little booklet explaining some of the differences and similarities between life in American and the UK including the terminology used for everyday objects and services.  It covers what the airman should take overseas in terms of clothing and uniform, paperwork, money etc.  There is information on keeping information secret, not helping the enemy, salvage of waste products and interacting with  locals etc.  A chapter on London follows and then one of the RAF.  Illustrated with photographs and tables.   Some soiling on the cover otherwise in very good condition.  Stock code P24215A-29.