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" The brotherhood of airmen : "
David Wilson.
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BL
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1025027
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b779397
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| Main Entry
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Wilson, David,1944-
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| Title & Author
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The brotherhood of airmen : : the men and women of the RAAF in action, 1914- today /\ David Wilson.
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| Publication Statement
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Crows Nest, N.S.W. :: Allen & Unwin,, 2005.
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242 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates :: illustrations, portraits ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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1741143330
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: 9781741143331
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221) and index.
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| Contents
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1: Genesis -- 2: Building the tradition -- 3: Pioneering flights and nation building, 1921-39 -- 4: The call of Empire -- 5: Pyramids to pagodas -- 6: The battles of the rising suns -- 7: Postwar conflicts -- 8: Confronting communism -- 9: Peacekeeping, the United Nations and national commitments -- 10: Nascent nations and terrorists.
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| Abstract
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A complete history of the Royal Australian Air Force in action. From its beginnings in 1914 to the present day, and covers the latest involvement in Iraq. Looks not only at the pilots and aircrew, but essential back up support, like cooks, clerks, drivers, technicians and tradespeople.
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Australia.-- History.
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Australia.
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| Dewey Classification
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358.400994
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UG635.A8W55 2005
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