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Author Wilson, David, 1944- author

Title Always first : the RAAF airfield construction squadrons 1942-1974 / David Wilson
Published Canberra : Air Power Studies Centre, 1998
©1998

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 W'PONDS  358.41310994 Wil/Aft  AVAILABLE
Description 1 online resource (xv, 163 pages) : illustrations, maps
Contents Organisation, Personnel and training -- Wartime operations in Northern Australia -- The New Guinea offensive -- The final campaigns -- Cold War and exotic places -- Construction in lonely places
Analysis Australian
Notes "Always First is based on official records and personal memories. The organisation, development and manning of the force are detailed. Operations are described from an official and human perspective. The sometimes critical nature of relations with our American allies is discussed" --Back cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 1998
Subject Australia. Royal Australian Air Force -- History.
Australia. Royal Australian Air Force.
Air bases -- Australia.
Air forces -- Australia -- History.
Runways (Aeronautics) -- Australia -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Engineering and construction.
SUBJECT Coomalie Region (N.T.)
Fenton Airfield (N.T.)
Author RAAF Air Power Studies Centre, issuing body
LC no. 00270241
ISBN 0642265259 (PDF)