The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, which celebrates its centenary in 2005, is a uniquely British organization. Although classed as merchant ships, its vessels are an absolutely central element in modern naval warfare, performing front-line roles in everything from amphibious landings to disaster relief. This book combines the history of this unsung service in peace and war including a detailed chronology of its activities with the most comprehensive fleet list ever compiled. Written by the RFA's official historians, it is ...
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The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, which celebrates its centenary in 2005, is a uniquely British organization. Although classed as merchant ships, its vessels are an absolutely central element in modern naval warfare, performing front-line roles in everything from amphibious landings to disaster relief. This book combines the history of this unsung service in peace and war including a detailed chronology of its activities with the most comprehensive fleet list ever compiled. Written by the RFA's official historians, it is illustrated in depth from the archives, and completed by extensive appendices covering topics like losses, medals and honors, flags, color schemes, badges and pennant numbers.
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Add this copy of The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, a Century of Service to cart. $64.44, good condition, Sold by Baggins Book Bazaar rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Chatham Publishing.
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Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 192pp, b/w and colour illustrated. Colour photographic d/j with title in white to dark blue spine. Inscription to previous owner at fep, where there is also a marker pen mark. Slight shelfwear.
Add this copy of The Royal Fleet Auxiliary: a Century of Service to cart. $96.87, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Chatham Pub.
Add this copy of Royal Fleet Auxiliary: a Century of Service to cart. $103.71, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Chatham Publishing.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
