The Flying Elephants. A History of No. 27 Squadron Royal Flying Corps-Royal Air Force 1915-69.
London: Macdonald, (1972),
First Edition. octavo, green boards in pictorial dust jacket. 286pp. Macdonald, Item #31940
Foreword by Air Marshal Sir Andrew McKee. No. 27 Squadron was formed in 1915 and equipped with G-100 Elephant aircraft. By 1918 the squadron was equipped with D.H.4's and was on day bombing duty. The author describes the many facets of the long and illustrious history of No. 27, its aircraft, and the many men who served in the Squadron. Pages 15-84 cover the World War I period. With detailed appendices, listing the Squadron's commanders, bases, all known individual aircraft, unit markings, squadron songs, etc. Includes a fascinating selection of photographs. Jacket price clipped with light shelf wear.
Price: $25.00