Transforming the Skies: Pilots, Planes and Politics in British Aviation 1919-1940
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Transforming the Skies: Pilots, Planes and Politics in British Aviation 1919-1940

Transforming the Skies: Pilots, Planes and Politics in British Aviation 1919-1940

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Peter Reese (Author)  

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Following the Armistice of 1918, the British Air Industry and the newly founded RAF held a low place in national priorities. The RAF was rapidly run down, with the infant airlines being given the least possible help, and this neglect continued during the 1920s. The RAF's role was questioned and civilian air travel remained a dream for most and the province of the well-heeled few. But the breakdown of the Geneva Disarmament Talks led to renewed interest in the National Air Force, and the rise of the European dictators brought calls for rapid modernisation and interceptor aircraft, together with the development of further European civilian air routes. Here, Peter Reese charts the dramatic changes that swept aviation across the dynamic interwar period, revealing the transformative last-minute preparations for defence in a world where much depended on the contributions of some outstanding individuals. 85 Illustrations, black and white; 85 Illustrations, black and white
After a career in HM Forces, PETER REESE is now a full-time author of military history. His books on aviation include the acclaimed biography The Flying Cowboy: The Story of Samuel Cody, Britain's First Airman (The History Press)
  • Contributor: Peter Reese
  • Imprint: The History Press Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780750984102
  • Number of Pages: 288
  • Packaged Dimensions: 156x234mm
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd
  • Release Date: 2018-02-16
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: After a career in HM Forces, PETER REESE is now a full-time author of military history. His books on aviation include the acclaimed biography The Flying Cowboy: The Story of Samuel Cody, Britain's First Airman (The History Press)

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