RAF BOYS IN THE FAR EAST: True Tales of the RAF in India, South East Asia and Hong Kong

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Details how the RAF maintained a permanent military aviation presence in the Far East, and the many different aircraft types that flew through. Illustrates what it was like for those air and ground crew who were there by telling their stories in their own words, supported by explanation of the situations at the time and photographs primarily drawn from veterans' own collections. The stories are as varied as the locations, the units and the personnel; everyday operations, exercises, triumph and tragedy, off duty time, and the humor for which the RAF is renowned are included. Chapters focus on differing aircraft roles and their operations, including emphasis on the war years in India and Burma, and the Singapore era with actions such as Operation Firedog and the Indonesian Confrontation.