SKYWATCH, VOLUME 1: A History of the Royal Observer Corps, 1925 to 1939

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Traces the origins and early development of the Royal Observer Corps in Britain from 1925 to 1939. Volume 1 charts the development of the Observer Corps from its origins, the very beginnings, formation, and growth through the 1920s. Critically examines how, in the rush to prepare for war in the late 1930s, the Observer Corps began to ready itself for war and its unique role, monitoring the skies of Britain. Contains 5 color illustrations, 21 color photos, 15 color profiles, 2 black and white illustrations, 35 black and white photos, 5 color and 7 black and white maps.