How Long to Read RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007

How Long Does it Take to Read RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 19 minutes to read RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007 by Kev Darling

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1968 a decision was made to combine the RAF Commands that had become famous in World War Two. Thus Fighter,Bomber, Coastal, Air Support and Signals Commands were combined into the single Strike Command. This amalgamation was to see service throughout the remaining years of the Cold War and action in the Falklands and the Middle East in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Granby.This book looks at the origins of the World War Two Commands and their outline histories until 1968. The organizational change caused re-equipment, base changes and increasing economic constraints an all-too familiar story. The Royal Navy was now responsible for the UKs nuclear deterrent in the form of their Polaris submarines, so the RAFs V-Bomber Force were now relegated to tanker operations, with the exception of the lone Vulcan that was sent to the Falklands conflict. The Commands fleet of fast jets became more adaptable, with single types able to assume the roles of fighter, bomber,reconnaissance and maritime attack. The aircraft also become multinational in their design and manufacture as Britains postwar lead in aircraft design had been frittered away by years of thoughtless government and our aircraft manufacturing devolved into a single company. Apart from the brilliant Harrier which the US continues to develop and build, other aircraft flown by the Command were from European syndicates, the Tornado and Jaguar being examples. The US supplied the transports in the form of the faithful Hercules and Europe most of the helicopter fleet.This book looks at the operations that took place during Strike Commands existence, the aircraft they flew and the men who flew them. It is a tribute to the fast-dwindling strike power of the Royal Air Force.

How long is RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007?

RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007 by Kev Darling is 725 pages long, and a total of 184,875 words.

This makes it 245% the length of the average book. It also has 226% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 50 minutes to read RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007 aloud.

What Reading Level is RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007?

RAF Strike Command, 1968–2007 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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