`THE SAAF AT WAR 1940-1984 - A PICTORIAL APPRAISAL` JS BOUWER and MN LOUW FIRST EDITION

THE SAAF AT WAR 1940-1984 - A PICTORIAL APPRAISAL BY J S BOUWER & M N LOUW FIRST EDITION. BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, COMPLETE INTACT DUST JACKET, SMALL INSCRIPTION TO PREVIOUS OWNER ON FEP.
The saga recounted here is not only exciting but also accurate and authoritative. The story attached to each photograph has been thoroughly researched to vouch for its authenticity. In most cases you will find the names - and the words - of those actually involved in the action described. There are action shots of raids into enemy territory, photographs of a number of legendary pilots, with anecdotal notes on their exploits. You will read of innovations introduced by the SAAF born out of hard experience. In addition, you will find formal full-colour illustrations of many of the old stalwart aircraft flown by our fathers and grandfathers during the Second World War; also of the modern aircraft flown by our husbands, sons and friends in the operational area and elsewhere today. Together with these illustrations we have included detailed information for aircraft enthusiasts, restorers and modellers. Those who were there will see friends from long ago, recognise names and faces. You might even discover where your old comrades-in-arms are today, and be able to make contact again. The book with its unique photographs is the result of a labour of love stretching over many years by two enthusiastic young South Africans, one himself a pilot with the SAAF and the other a physician who would much rather have been a pilot. They pored over thousands of photographs and personal stories - before finally selecting those reproduced here to recall vividly and graphically some of the great actions of the SAAF, actions which go a long way to explaining the world-wide reputation of the SAAF for valour and deadly efficiency.