Title

Eagles Victorious

Author/s

H.J.Martin & Neil Orpen

Details

ISBN 0-86843-008-0, Published 1977 but out-of-print. Search rare book dealers for copy.

Notes / Reviews

Excellent, very detailed resource. Companion volumes: A Gathering of Eagles, Eagles Strike

Title

85 Years of the South African Airforce

Author/s

Winston Ashton Brent

Details

ISBN: 0958438897, 298 x 210mm, 445 pp, 200 b/w photos, 128 colour profiles

Notes / Reviews

This book records the individual aircraft histories of the thousands of aircraft that have worn the SAAF roundel or insignia over the past 85 years. It is, essentially, a 'numbers' book. It contains serials and fates of approximately 8 000 aircraft, from the DH.4 to the SAAB Gripen, over 112 aircraft types in all. Each type commences with a brief introduction to the aircraft, followed by a listing of aircraft by serial, constructor's number, date into service, previous identity and subsequent fate. An additional listing of all airframes written off in service follows each aircraft type, detailing the serial, date and aircrew/ pass-engers. The author has gone through considerable trouble over a period of time to compile such a vast list, utilising official SAAF archives.

There are four Rolls of Honour covering the three eras of the SAAF: 1921 - 1939, WWII 1940 - 1947, and post war 1947 - 2005 and RAF members who died in aircraft accidents in South Africa during 1940 - 1947. The Rolls are in chronological order and include the aircraft type, serial and squadron. It contains the ranks, initials and surnames of appox 4 900 SAAF/RAF and other persons who were involved in losses.

(Summary of review by Dean Wingrin)

Title

Aircraft of the South African Air Force

Author/s

Herman Potgieter & Willem Steenkamp

Details

ISBN 0869771337, 9780869771334, Published by C. Struik, 1984, 180 pages

Notes / Reviews

Title

Squadrons of the SAAF & their Aircraft 1920 - 2005

Author/s

Steve McLean

Details

ISBN 0-9584929-4-8, Published 2005. Enquiries: tangmere@mweb.co.za

Notes / Reviews

An in-depth history of all the operational squadrons to have seen service since the SAAF's formation in 1920. 480 pages of detailed text supported through 890 colour and B & W photographs, and 97 squadron badge artworks. Individual chapters feature each unit with their aircraft, airfields, battle honours, badges and relevant motto. Printed on high quality paper in A4 format with an attractive dust cover. Indispensible reference for any SAAF researcher.

Title

The South African Air Force at War

Author/s

Martin Louw & Stefaan Bouwer

Details

ISBN 0868460842, 9780868460840, Published by C. van Rensburg Publications, 1995,  271 pages

Notes / Reviews

Excellent book on SAAF. Has one page dealing with 26 Squadron.

Title

South African RADAR in World War II.

Author/s

Peter Brain

Details

ISBN 0-620-17890-6, The SSS Radar Book Group. 1993, PO Box 44553, Claremont 7735.

Notes / Reviews

Title

Wellington Squadrons in Focus (Pictorial History of the Vickers Wellington)

Author/s

Paul Freer & Simon W. Parry

Details

ISBN 9780955473548, SAairforce Shop @ R350.00, http://saairforce.co.za/shop/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=190, Paperback 100 pages. Date of publication: 02/04/2009, Publisher: Red Kite, Online : www.waterstones.com

Notes / Reviews

This visual history of the Wellington makes spectacular use of over 350 high quality wartime images, many previously unpublished, to illustrate each group in turn. Four pages of colour side views provide colour reference to the different schemes worn by Wellingtons across the World. The majority of RAF airmen will have flown in the Wimpey at some time, making this an important work for these men and their relatives seeking their family history.  (Note : Not known if this book covers 26 Squadron)

Title

Wellington at War (DVD)

Author/s

Details

Product Code: VV-DD20341-DD, RAF Museum Shop (Online), Search on “Wellington” or product code. http://www.rafmuseumshop.com/epages/raf.storefront

Notes / Reviews

Wellington at War: Strike Force Wellington is the complete story of the Wellington. Produced with the co-operation of the Bomber Command Association, this unique video features rare manufacturer’s archive film from Vickers and dramatic footage of the Wellington at war, as well as “Wimpy” fitted with anti-mine magnetic coil, on high altitude tests and fitted with the Dart turboprop.

Title

The British Empire and the Second World War

Author/s

Ashley Jackson

Details

ISBN 1852854170, Published by Continuum International Publishing Group, 604 pages

Notes / Reviews

In 1939 Hitler went to war not just with Great Britain; he also went to war with the whole of the British Empire. All parts of the empire joined the struggle and were involved in it from the beginning, undergoing huge changes and sometimes suffering great losses as a result. The war in the desert, the defense of Malta and the Malayan campaign, and the contribution of the empire as a whole in terms of supplies, communications and troops, all reflect the strategic importance of Britain's imperial status. Men and women not only from Australia, New Zealand and India but from many parts of Africa and the Middle East all played their part.

Title

African Air Forces

Author/s

Winston Ashton Brent

Details

Publisher: Freeworld Publications, c1999.

Notes / Reviews