Always Ready: A History Of Raaf East Sale
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few institutions have shaped Australia's aerial defence with the quiet, enduring resolve of RAAF Base East Sale, and Always Ready: A History of RAAF East Sale stands as the definitive chronicle of that remarkable legacy. From its wartime origins through to its evolution as one of the Royal Australian Air Force's most vital training establishments, this volume presents a sweeping account of the base's operational history, its commanding officers, legendary aircraft, and the men and women who served within its gates. Grounded in meticulous research and rich with archival detail, this work illustrates the broader story of Australian military aviation — the sacrifices made in the shadow of global conflict, the institutional pride forged through decades of service, and the enduring spirit captured in the base's own motto. For aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and those with a personal connection to East Sale, this is an authoritative and deeply evocative record that raises the question: what does it truly mean to always be ready?
Author: Mark Lax (editor), Andrew Layton (introduction), D. W. Kingwell (preface)
Format: Paperback
Published: 1999, RAAF
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few institutions have shaped Australia's aerial defence with the quiet, enduring resolve of RAAF Base East Sale, and Always Ready: A History of RAAF East Sale stands as the definitive chronicle of that remarkable legacy. From its wartime origins through to its evolution as one of the Royal Australian Air Force's most vital training establishments, this volume presents a sweeping account of the base's operational history, its commanding officers, legendary aircraft, and the men and women who served within its gates. Grounded in meticulous research and rich with archival detail, this work illustrates the broader story of Australian military aviation — the sacrifices made in the shadow of global conflict, the institutional pride forged through decades of service, and the enduring spirit captured in the base's own motto. For aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and those with a personal connection to East Sale, this is an authoritative and deeply evocative record that raises the question: what does it truly mean to always be ready?