Raaf Saga
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: moderate silverfish damage to dj, split front flap, some loss to front cover - otherwise internally sound.
A landmark chronicle of Australian aerial courage, RAAF Saga presents the remarkable story of the Royal Australian Air Force — its men, machines, and missions — across the theatres of the Second World War. Compiled by the RAAF Directorate of Public Relations and published under the auspices of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this authoritative volume documents the formation, growth, and combat record of one of the most distinguished air forces in the Allied arsenal, from the dusty training fields of Australia to the skies over Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Beyond its role as a meticulous operational record, RAAF Saga stands as a tribute to the spirit and sacrifice of Australian airmen who served under extraordinary pressure across multiple fronts. The work captures both strategic sweep and individual heroism, rendered in a prose style that is measured, dignified, and deeply respectful of its subject. As both a primary historical document and a stirring testament to national service, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand Australia's aerial contribution to the Allied victory — and the human cost behind every sortie logged.
Author: Raaf Directorate Of Public Relations
Format: Hardback
Published: 1944, Australian War Memorial
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: moderate silverfish damage to dj, split front flap, some loss to front cover - otherwise internally sound.
A landmark chronicle of Australian aerial courage, RAAF Saga presents the remarkable story of the Royal Australian Air Force — its men, machines, and missions — across the theatres of the Second World War. Compiled by the RAAF Directorate of Public Relations and published under the auspices of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this authoritative volume documents the formation, growth, and combat record of one of the most distinguished air forces in the Allied arsenal, from the dusty training fields of Australia to the skies over Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Beyond its role as a meticulous operational record, RAAF Saga stands as a tribute to the spirit and sacrifice of Australian airmen who served under extraordinary pressure across multiple fronts. The work captures both strategic sweep and individual heroism, rendered in a prose style that is measured, dignified, and deeply respectful of its subject. As both a primary historical document and a stirring testament to national service, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand Australia's aerial contribution to the Allied victory — and the human cost behind every sortie logged.