Paras: An Illustrated History of Britain´s Airborne Forces by David Reynolds. 1st 1998. H/C. 261 pp.

'Ready for Anything'.

Since their creation in June 1940, Britain's airborne forces have been called on to carry out some of the most difficult military operations in recent history. Always in the front line of action, they won 31 battle honours and hundreds of bravery decorations, including 8 Victoria Crosses. This is their story. Illustrated by a great selection of photographs.

First published 1998 by Sutton Publishing, London. Condition: Very good. Large format with jacket.