Flypast - RAF Centenary Celebration Patrollers and Airlifters

Published monthly by Key Publishing, Europe's leading aviation publisher, FlyPast is internationally regarded as THE magazine for aviation history and heritage. Having pioneered coverage of this fascinating world of 'living history' since 1980, FlyPast still leads the field today.

*** The third and final instalment in FlyPast’s RAF Centenary Celebration series, following Fighters and Bombers, Patrollers and Airlifters focuses on the more unsung heroes involved in the nonetheless vital roles of transport and maritime overwatch. While fighters and bombers have taken the fight to the enemy, airlifters and patrollers have respectively maintained supply lines and guarded Britain’s coastline. This 100-page special explores the wide range of aircraft employed in both tasks over the RAF’s lifespan, from 1917 to the present day. More than 40 types are described via informative text that covers development, weapons, bases and specifications. Quality artwork also shows the varying colour schemes. ***