Mark Lax (49 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Per Ardua Ad Astra: Australian Air Power Post 2010. Book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France.Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith Bluey Truscott.In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray Throttle Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a 400 series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked.The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe before moving to Australia where it defended Darwin in 1943 and 1944. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A detailed history of RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, documenting the development of the base and its role in the Royal Australian Air Force. Covering its personnel, aircraft, operations and training activities, the book provides an important record of one of Australia's significant military aviation establishments. Soft covers, pages are clean, tight and unmarked.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France. Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan "Paddy" Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray "Throttle" Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a "400" series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked. The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. …

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Softcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 18x25cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 136 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine copy in softcover. Blue spine with white titles. Tall 8vo. 486 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 136 pages. 6.93x1.18x9.84 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In 1996, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th anniversary of service to the Australian nation. During most of those 75 years, a global security environment developed which was known and understood and thus, the nation's defense force could be tailored to counter specific threats from within financial guidance. As the world enters the post-Cold War era, the hard questions have become; what is the threat, how should the new generation military be developed and what should be its purpose in peacetime Although Australia continues to be a strong supporter of the Western Alliance, the emerging post-Cold War world promises new challenges to those previously well known conditions. The aim of this paper is to examine how evolving international, domestic and air power trends will affect Australia s force structure and the application of air power post-2010 in Australia s region of interest. As the world and more importantly the region changes, so too must government policy and military strategy evolve. Leading the thrust for change are the global, regional and national trends which act as signposts to the future. Globally, trends include the rise of uncertainty and instability, the growth of economic trading blocs and their concomitant effect on nations, population growth, diminishing defense budgets and the ceaseless technological revolution. Regionally, the indicators are for high economic growth, a nationalistic struggle for autonomy and a rising awareness of trans-national threats. These nations now seek a greater say in regional affairs and have commenced armed forces xi modernization to give backing to their political dialogue and rhetoric. Nationally, Australia's outlook is not so clear.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

HARDCOVER. 2020, First edition. A near fine copy in illustrated boards. Only marked by a very faint hint of sun fading of the spine and a date stamp on the front free endpaper. Scans available if required.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Kent Town, Avonmore Books, 2026. Large octavo, 136 pages with 3 colour maps and numerous illustrations (some in colour, including numerous aircraft profiles by Juanita Franzi). Colour-pictorial card covers; a fine copy.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France.Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith Bluey Truscott.In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray Throttle Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a 400 series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked.The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe before moving to Australia where it defended Darwin in 1943 and 1944. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnIn 1996, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th anniversary of service to the Australian nation. During most of those 75 years, a global security environment developed which was known and understood and thus, the natio.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Size 270mmX190mm. This is a rare gem of a book, one of which offers a new perspective on the Australian Flying Corps squadron on operations in Sinai and the Palestine in the First World War. Told from the view of an airman on the ground, rather than a pilot, it allows a view of the conflict only fleetingly found in other histories.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France. Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan "Paddy" Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray "Throttle" Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a "400" series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked. The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. …

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, small quarto, xv/191pp, b&w photos. A little wear on edges of dw/boards, signed by editor Mark Laxr at centre of half-title page; a very good copy. Joe Bull was an aircraft mechanic with 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps 1916-19. His diaries offer a fresh perspective on the Australian Flying Corps squadron on operations in Sinai and Palestine in the First World War. The diary is complemented by 100 photos taken by Joe. Lots of details of squadron personnel, the aircraft, locations, clashes with the enemy, success and losses.…

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France. Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan "Paddy" Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray "Throttle" Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a "400" series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked. The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. …

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4to, xvi + 192pp. Original board in predominantly sepia-tined pictorial dustwrapper, slightyl marked and very slightly edgeworn. Numerous b/w photographic illustrations throguhout. Appendices include registers of No.1 Squadron Aircraft, Squadron Locations, Successful Squadron Combats, Personnel Losses, and Personnel taken Prisoner of War. A near-fine copy. First edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 195 p. Includes: illustrations, index. 0.0.