British Interwar Aircraft

The RAF was formed in 1918, but it quickly disarmed due to austerity. After a period of austerity, surplus military aircraft formed the basis for civil aviation. The 1930s saw the RAF boast silver biplanes, monoplane fighters, and medium-range bombers. This period is often referred to as the Golden Age of Aviation, and this book aims to capture that spirit by exploring significant British aircraft types between World Wars One and Two.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

When the Royal Air Force (RAF) was established in 1918, Great Britain proudly held the title of having the world's largest air force. However, this grandeur was short-lived. As soon as the armistice was declared, a swift disarmament process commenced. Following a period of austerity, the surplus military aircraft formed the foundation for the civil aviation we know today. The number of individuals learning to fly increased, and pioneering individuals began to challenge boundaries and set records, resulting in a growing demand for purpose-built commercial, touring, racing, and passenger aircraft.

During the 1930s, the RAF showcased a stunning array of silver biplanes, which gradually gave way to sleek monoplane fighters and medium-range bombers, poised for the imminent war in Europe. This era is often celebrated as the "Golden Age of Aviation," and this book aims to encapsulate that spirit. By delving into numerous significant British aircraft types that were active between World Wars One and Two, with a particular focus on modern-day survivors and replicas, this volume unfolds the story of how aviation underwent transformative changes during this period. The narrative encompasses both civil and military aircraft types, and it is told through a captivating blend of over 200 high-quality images, showcasing surviving, replica, and restored aircraft.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 168 x 248 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802821352