The Royal Auxiliary Air Force: Commemorating 100 Years of Service

by Frances Louise Wilkinson and Squadron Leader Tony Freeman RAuxaF (Retd)

Owing its origins to Lord Trenchard's desire to establish an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons during their spare time, the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) was first formed in October 1924. Today, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) is the primary reinforcement capability for the regular RAF. It consists of paid volunteers who, at weekends, evenings and holidays, train to support the RAF, particularly in times...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399062182
• ISBN13: 9781399062183
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Air World
• Length: 264 Pages