Blue Lightning: The Story Of 6 Squadron Afc & Raaf 1917-2005
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
From the canvas-and-wire biplanes of the Western Front to the roaring jet fighters of the modern era, Blue Lightning: The Story of 6 Squadron AFC & RAAF 1917–2005 chronicles nearly nine decades of one of Australia's most distinguished and storied air combat units. Steve Eather meticulously traces the squadron's origins in the Australian Flying Corps during the First World War, through its pivotal campaigns in the Second World War across the Middle East and the Pacific, and into the jet age where it operated cutting-edge aircraft in defence of Australian sovereignty. The narrative is rich with the personal accounts of the men who flew and fought, grounding the broader sweep of history in vivid, human detail. Eather writes with the precision of a dedicated military historian and the passion of someone deeply committed to preserving the legacy of those who served. Blue Lightning stands as a definitive regimental history, presenting a comprehensive operational record that will satisfy both the serious scholar and the aviation enthusiast alike. The squadron's story is ultimately Australia's story — of a young nation forging its identity through conflict, courage, and an enduring commitment to the skies — leaving the reader to wonder just how many untold stories still lie buried in the logbooks and memories of those who flew under its banner.
Author: Steve Eather
Format: Hardback
Published: 2007, AMHP (Australian Military History Publications)
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
From the canvas-and-wire biplanes of the Western Front to the roaring jet fighters of the modern era, Blue Lightning: The Story of 6 Squadron AFC & RAAF 1917–2005 chronicles nearly nine decades of one of Australia's most distinguished and storied air combat units. Steve Eather meticulously traces the squadron's origins in the Australian Flying Corps during the First World War, through its pivotal campaigns in the Second World War across the Middle East and the Pacific, and into the jet age where it operated cutting-edge aircraft in defence of Australian sovereignty. The narrative is rich with the personal accounts of the men who flew and fought, grounding the broader sweep of history in vivid, human detail. Eather writes with the precision of a dedicated military historian and the passion of someone deeply committed to preserving the legacy of those who served. Blue Lightning stands as a definitive regimental history, presenting a comprehensive operational record that will satisfy both the serious scholar and the aviation enthusiast alike. The squadron's story is ultimately Australia's story — of a young nation forging its identity through conflict, courage, and an enduring commitment to the skies — leaving the reader to wonder just how many untold stories still lie buried in the logbooks and memories of those who flew under its banner.