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Illustrated: Royal Air Force Special Number, 1939-1944

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Illustrated magazine was published in Great Britain by Odhams (Watford) Limited. This special issue includes eight articles on the RAF (Royal Air Force). One featured story focuses on a squadron of RAF bombers who took part in the first leaflet raid over Germany on September 3, 1939 and is titled "Onslaught on Germany." The other articles are titled: "The Air Council," "How the Empire's Air Power Covers the World," "Victorious Fighters,""How They Work: Why They Win," "The Bomber - and Its Task," "Costal Command," "John Smith Joins the Air Force," and "Heroes of the Air Fights." The magazine includes numerous photos, with captions, of the RAF, soldiers in action, and RAF warcraft.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1944

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Repository Details

Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions

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