Book review: Birth of the RAF (Richard Overy/ Ian Philpott)
Added 2018-04-07 13:57:27 +0000 UTCHey all,
Sat down this morning to make good my accidental deletion of the audio file the other day with a full retake of the book review.
For a short synopsis:
Both Richard Overy's and Ian Philpott's book revolve around the formation of the RAF on 1st April 1918.
Recently published, Overy's book tells history in a compact manner, enough to allow the reader to understand the general history but nevertheless lacking in depth and context. Considering it was published most likely as a quick-read, this is not all too surprising.
Philpott's book is different. Presenting a complete study from pre-WW1 British aviation (+ balloons) over to the formation of the RAF, the book also recounts organisation, adminsitration, equipment, training and basing of the worlds oldest air force. It is a serious read for the interested.
Hope you enjoy,
Bis
Comments
Hey Bill, if you are in the UK, I am sure libraries stock these books. Maybe you'll have to request them to be brought in from another library in the county. Sometimes that's an option. Otherwise talk to the libraries, often they are receptive to new book suggestions.
Military Aviation History
2018-04-19 20:32:27 +0000 UTCThanks for the reviews. Wow, those may actually be good prices for books, but my income has been falling behind for decades, thanks to the way most employers regard disabilities. I'll have to depend on local libraries.
Bill Lemmond
2018-04-19 18:15:37 +0000 UTC
