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Britain's air forces in the First World War
Britain's air forces in the First World War
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This talk covers the record sources for those who served in the air forces, their formations and machines. It also explores a case study of a famous airman to illustrate some of the inventions and developments that led to final victory in 1918. Clive Hawkins is a military specialist at The National Archives. Clive has worked for The National Archives for 37 years. He has always had a deep interest in military history and is an avid collector of steel helmets. Sponsored by the Friends of The National Archives.
Released:
Dec 13, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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