Aviation History

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    The Role Of The Boats: Air Force, Part 46

    August 30, 2011 by Hugh A. Halliday
    Air forces have long since relied on boats of one sort or another. They have been used to pluck downed aircrew from the sea, tow targets for air-gunner training and shuttle personnel, fuel, cargo and munitions to floatplanes and flying boats....
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    Airmen Over Arnhem: Air Force, Part 29

    October 10, 2008 by Hugh A. Halliday
    Stirlings (above) were used as glider tugs and transports. PHOTO: CANADIAN FORCES—PL45293 Official Royal Canadian Air Force histories of the Second World War have, of necessity, concentrated on policies directly affecting the national contribution and with particular reference to personnel in RCAF units. Unhappily, this...