The Royal Air Force Over Florida - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Alejandro M. de Quesada, Jr.Series:Images of AmericaTheme:Chronological Period/1940's, Cultural Region/British, Cultural Region/South, Cultural Region/South Atlantic, Cultural Region/Southeast U.S., Geographic Orientation/FloridaPublish date:10/16/1998Pages:128
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738568904ISBN-10:0738568902UPC:9780738568904Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Wars & Conflicts, MilitaryBook Topic:State & Local, World War II, Aviation & SpaceSize:6.40 x 9.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCX9BW9WEX
Before they defended Britain against Hitler's Blitzkrieg, many Royal Air Force pilots were sent across the ocean to sunny Florida to receive pilot training. Far from the wartime destruction of their
homeland, these brave pilots, some of whom would never return due to accidents that would take their lives, received valuable training from the military as well as a warm welcome from the citizens of Florida.
homeland, these brave pilots, some of whom would never return due to accidents that would take their lives, received valuable training from the military as well as a warm welcome from the citizens of Florida.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738568904ISBN-10:0738568902UPC:9780738568904Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Wars & Conflicts, MilitaryBook Topic:State & Local, World War II, Aviation & SpaceSize:6.40 x 9.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCX9BW9WEX
The Royal Air Force over Florida is the story of these pilots and the effect they had on the war effort. Noted author and military historian A.M. de Quesada has compiled a fascinating look at the lives of the RAF flyers, from the countless hours of classroom instruction to the hands-on training in Stearman P-17s, to the recreation time spent exposing Floridians to new activities such as cricket. In this unique pictorial tribute, de Quesada also recognizes the valuable contributions of the men who lost their lives while training in Florida. The Royal Air Force over Florida is an in-depth look at a seldom seen facet of World War II history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
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