RAF BOYS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
RAF BOYS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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RAF BOYS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
RAF BOYS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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Key Publishing Ltd
TRUE STORIES OF THE RAF AIRCREW AND GROUNDCREW EAST OF SUEZ 1918-1977
The area of responsibility for the RAF in the Middle East was vast, encompassing the whole of Arabia plus large parts of East Africa.
The operational challenges were substantial, not least the frequent need to operate in and out of remote and minimally prepared desert landing grounds in areas sparsely populated by often less than friendly inhabitants.
Add to the mix the Second World War, tribal uprisings and squabbles between neighbouring countries, and the RAF certainly had its work cut out.
The RFC had a presence in the Middle East from 1914 with operational responsibility for Egypt, the Sudan and Kenya, and administrative responsibility for Palestine, Transjordan, Iraq and Aden, tasks carried on by the RAF from 1918.
The critical wartimecampaigns in Egypt and Libya came under RAF Middle East, and Middle East Command was absorbed into RAF Mediterranean and Middle East in 1945.
Middle East Air Force (MEAF) was formed on 1 June 1949 and on 1 March 1961 it was renamed Near East Air Force (NEAF).
At the same time Air Forces Middle East (AFME) was formed at Steamer Point Aden, being disbanded in 1967.
To support the dwindling RAF presence in the region HQ Air Forces Gulf at Muharraq Bahrain came into being in September 1967, disbanding on 15 December 1971 following the final withdrawal from Aden.
RAF Boys in the Middle East will present the reader with a varied collection of stories from those who were there, supported by explanatory text and original black and white and colour photographs.
The recollections of over 40 air and groundcrew, with some going back to pre-war years, cover a good number of the many locations, aircraft types and units which served throughout the Middle East. A step back in time to honour those veterans.
ISBN: 9781911714392
Author: STEVE BOND
Number of Pages: 256
Format: hardcover
Publication Date: August 28, 2026
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TRUE STORIES OF THE RAF AIRCREW AND GROUNDCREW EAST OF SUEZ 1918-1977
The area of responsibility for the RAF in the Middle East was vast, encompassing the whole of Arabia plus large parts of East Africa.
The operational challenges were substantial, not least the frequent need to operate in and out of remote and minimally prepared desert landing grounds in areas sparsely populated by often less than friendly inhabitants.
Add to the mix the Second World War, tribal uprisings and squabbles between neighbouring countries, and the RAF certainly had its work cut out.
The RFC had a presence in the Middle East from 1914 with operational responsibility for Egypt, the Sudan and Kenya, and administrative responsibility for Palestine, Transjordan, Iraq and Aden, tasks carried on by the RAF from 1918.
The critical wartimecampaigns in Egypt and Libya came under RAF Middle East, and Middle East Command was absorbed into RAF Mediterranean and Middle East in 1945.
Middle East Air Force (MEAF) was formed on 1 June 1949 and on 1 March 1961 it was renamed Near East Air Force (NEAF).
At the same time Air Forces Middle East (AFME) was formed at Steamer Point Aden, being disbanded in 1967.
To support the dwindling RAF presence in the region HQ Air Forces Gulf at Muharraq Bahrain came into being in September 1967, disbanding on 15 December 1971 following the final withdrawal from Aden.
RAF Boys in the Middle East will present the reader with a varied collection of stories from those who were there, supported by explanatory text and original black and white and colour photographs.
The recollections of over 40 air and groundcrew, with some going back to pre-war years, cover a good number of the many locations, aircraft types and units which served throughout the Middle East. A step back in time to honour those veterans.
ISBN: 9781911714392
Author: STEVE BOND
Number of Pages: 256
Format: hardcover
Publication Date: August 28, 2026
Expected Delivery: 28th August 2026
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