It became apparent very early on during World War I that aerial photo-reconnaissance and photo-interpretation would become essential tools for British intelligence. Yet the highly successful techniques declined during the inter-war period, kept alive only by private individuals and a few devotees in the armed forces. They were rapidly restored, however, during World War II and developed until they became remarkably effective methods of obtaining accurate sources of intelligence for Allied commanders when making strategic ...
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It became apparent very early on during World War I that aerial photo-reconnaissance and photo-interpretation would become essential tools for British intelligence. Yet the highly successful techniques declined during the inter-war period, kept alive only by private individuals and a few devotees in the armed forces. They were rapidly restored, however, during World War II and developed until they became remarkably effective methods of obtaining accurate sources of intelligence for Allied commanders when making strategic and tactical decisions. Since then, Britain has not entered any conflict before ensuring that these techniques played a prominent part. This text traces the development of photo-reconnaissance skills from the earliest days to the present and includes such conflicts as the Falklands War and the Gulf War. It is based on official and personal records and was written in collaboration with experts with detailed knowledge of the subject. The text includes over 400 photographs from many types of aerial camera and all major types of photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Many of the photographs were taken in action and all appear with detailed captions.
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Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in very good condition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 335 p.
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Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0750911301. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book and dust jacket are crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Several instances of light underlining or margin marks, but only a few. Wonderful photo illustrations. 4to. 335 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0750911301. In gift-giving condition. Tight, clean and crisp. A faint hint of shelf wear to dustjacket, otherwise an excellent copy now protected in a new Mylar cover. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not price clipped. Not ex-library. As New.; 10.75 X 7.80 X 1.18 inches; 335 pages.
The story of aerial reconnaissance is the story of technological achievements and a story of men flying alone and unarmed. The focus of the book is mainly the story of the men and squadrons. If you are interested in technical matters, you need something else, but the book worth the reading.
P.S. The headline is the title of a book also.