British RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 HC Reference Book

“British RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 HC Reference Book” is an authoritative and comprehensive volume that chronicles the compelling history of the Royal Air Force’s Air Sea Rescue Service over nearly seven decades. Spanning 244 pages, this meticulously researched reference book is richly illustrated with numerous photographs that bring to life the brave and essential operations carried out by this dedicated service. From its inception post-World War I, through the intense rescue missions of World War II, and into the Cold War era, the book provides in-depth insights into the evolution, challenges, and heroic tales of the men and machines involved in air-sea rescues. This hard-cover edition is an indispensable resource for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and researchers seeking detailed information and visual documentation of the RAF’s commitment to saving lives at sea.