Combat Codes: The Identification of RAF and WW II Allied Aircraft by Squadron Codes

Combat Codes: The Identification of RAF and WW II Allied Aircraft by Squadron Codes
ISBN-10
1840372818
ISBN-13
9781840372816
Category
History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
2003-05-11
Publisher
Crowood Press UK
Authors
Andrew Thomas, Vic Flintham

Description

In 1938, with war looming, the RAF needed to introduce fresh security measures to protect its squadrons. Squadron markings were replaced by new two-letter unit codes which were applied to operational aircraft to help controllers but to confuse the enemy. Through the course of the war the system extended to Commonwealth and Allied air forces, including the USAAF. The system continued post-war and in a modified form is still in use today. Because of the need for secrecy the orders promulgating these codes were destroyed each time they were superseded and no official list exists. Through careful detective work the authors have produced, for the first time, a near-complete record of Allied unit codes.

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