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December 29, 2023

Empire of the Clouds When Britain’s Aircraft Ruled the World

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Free Download James Hamilton-Paterson, "Empire of the Clouds: When Britain’s Aircraft Ruled the World"
English | 2011 | pages: 400 | ISBN: 0571247954, 0571247946 | EPUB | 1,5 mb
In 1945 Britain was the world’s leading builder of jet aircraft and in the decade that followed, produced planes such as the Comet, Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Lightning; but by the early 1960s aviation companies such as Avro and Vickers were either gone or struggling. This book fuses the author’s memories of British aviation’s heyday with tales of the legendary aircraft and test pilots and a rueful history of Britain’s loss of self-confidence and power. Special illustrated edition.

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December 25, 2023

Contemporary Prime Ministerial Leadership in Britain and Japan

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English | 2023 | ISBN: 1137445890 | 584 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 4 MB
This book analyses prime ministerial leadership in Britain and Japan since 1980. Exploring the interplay between personal skill, institutional resources and situational context in explaining the varying power and agency of different British and Japanese leaders, it asks whether the skills, strategies and circumstances needed for effective leadership are converging across liberal democracies. Comparing Britain and Japan reveals leadership trends that might otherwise go unobserved.

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December 25, 2023

Britain’s Airborne Forces of WWII Uniforms and Equipment

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Free Download Britain’s Airborne Forces of WWII: Uniforms and Equipment by Mark Magreehan
English | May 26, 2021 | ISBN: 1526779463 | 346 pages | PDF | 39 Mb
The Second World War saw huge advancements in military tactics and technology occurring at an unprecedented pace. One such development was the employment of forces able to deploy at short notice by parachute across the globe, utilizing the opportunities created by the advancements in aeronautical technology. These forces were created to deliver an in-depth shock effect, and few have attracted more attention than Britain’s famed Parachute Regiment. This formation was born from the humble beginnings of a fledgling unit drawn together from the British Army and Royal Air Force after Winston Churchill called for a new capability to be created following German airborne successes in the opening stages of the Second World War.

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