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Ray Sturtivant

    Ray Sturtivant's fascination with aviation began in his youth, fueled by visits to wartime airfields near his home. His National Service furthered this interest through his time with the RAF in India. Early in his civil service career, he honed a remarkable talent for meticulous research and factual assembly. This skill became the bedrock of his work, enabling him to delve deeply into the history of aircraft and units of the RAF and Fleet Air Arm, creating definitive records for aviation enthusiasts.

    The D.H.4/D.H.9 File
    British Research and Development Aircraft
    Royal Air Force Flying Training
    • The first complete listing of the many thousands of flying training and support units of the RAF and its predecessor the Royal Flying Corps from 1912 to the present day. Many years of research have gone into this coverage of such units as Flying Training Schools, Operational Training Units, Conversion Units, Operational Conversion Units, World War I Training Squadrons and numbered flights. Lesser known units include Maintenance Units, Repair & Servicing Units, Air Stores Parks, Staging Posts and numbered landing grounds in the UK, 2nd TAF and the Middle East. Cross-references are given to relevant administrative units such as Commands, Groups, Wings, Bases and Brigades, which are also listed. Aircraft types and examples are given, and in many cases the periodic strength or establishment. Comprehensive index of bases. 368 pages. 200 photographs.

      Royal Air Force Flying Training