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Book - Air Sea Rescue, issued for the Air Ministry
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NameAir Sea Rescue, issued for the Air Ministry
CategoryDefence in the Air
DepartmentMinistry Of Information
Issued ForAir Ministry
SO.Code70-398
Security Variationsunknown
Print rununknown
Distribution Informationunknown
Date Jun/1942
Pages32
Published by His Majesty's Stationary Office
PrinterUnknown printer
Size17.5 x 22.5
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DescriptionThis book gives the story of the important role played by Britain's Air-Sea Rescue Services during the Second World War. It provides the reader with an insight into the dangers that R.A.F. personnel faced when the need arose to ditch their craft. The training and equipment are described and this is illustrated with real stories of rescues with both happy and tragic endings.
Organisations referenced
People referenced
Glossary referenced
Air Ministry Bowhill, Sir Frederick William
Air-Sea Rescue Service Salmond, Sir John Maitland
Bomber Command
Merchant Navy
Messerschmitt AG
Ministry of Aircraft Production
RAF Army Co-operation Command
RAF Coastal Command
RAF Fighter Command
Royal Air Force
Royal Observer Corps
The Royal Navy