Kindle Price: $9.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Ken Delve
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Fighter Command, 1936–1968: An Operational & Historical Record Kindle Edition

by Ken Delve (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 83 ratings
See all formats and editions
This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfield locations and numbers of enemy aircraft downed.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    674 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Pen & Sword Aviation
  5. Publication date
    August 16, 2007
  6. File size
    193289 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ken Delve served 20 years in the Royal Air Force as a Navigator and during that time developed his passion for aviation and military history. From researching and publishing the history of his first squadron – 39 Squadron, which had played a major role in defeating Rommel’s supply lines – he has subsequently written over 40 books and numerous articles.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DN5VEOA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Aviation; Illustrated edition (August 16, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 193289 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 674 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Ken Delve

Ken Delve

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Ken Delve had a 20-year career with the Royal Air Force including tours on the Canberra PR.9 (39 Sqn), Tornado GR.1 (IX Sqn) and Tornado GR.1A (II Sqn), as well as time as an instructor with 6 FTS at Finningley.

New projects:

1. Gallantry awards to all RAF personnel since 1914 - comprehensive database will be going on line early 2021; I am looking for photographs of individuals and their medals / medal groups to help illustrate the database. contact historian@rafht.co.uk

2. Casualties RAF World War Two - looking for researchers to help locate and photograph RAF graves. for more information on how you can help, contact historian@rafht.co.uk

An Archaeologist by degree, Ken was 'nominated' as Squadron Historian when he arrived on 39 Squadron in 1977, thus beginning his interest in researching RAF history, and to his first book, 'The Winged Bomb: A history of 39 Squadron'. Many more books and countless articles have followed and Ken aims to combine official information, such as from Operational Record Books, with the personal recollections of air crew and ground crew in the books and articles he produces.

Having left the RAF he became editor of FlyPast magazine, and later Editor in Chief at Key Publishing. This was a fascinating period with opportunities to meet veterans, warbird owners and enthusiasts. He also started support for the RAF Heraldry Trust during this period and is now a Trustee of this organization - visit the Trust website at www.rafht.co.uk!

Having spent a number of years living and working in the Middle East, he returned to his first passion of aviation writing.

Ken is also the founder of the Aviation History Research Centre, which aims to provide a sharing forum for information and the preservation of historic documents and photographs relating to the RAF.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
83 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Richard L. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Detailed Treatment
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
Verified Purchase
Highly detailed and informative text on the service.
Helpful
 Report
Phillip T. Moss
4.0 out of 5 stars RAF Fighters
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014
Verified Purchase
A comprehensive review of the fighter branch of the RAF during the title time frame, including the men, aircraft, bases and responsibility of the various squadrons with emphasis on the "Battle of Britain". Any WW2 aviation enthusiast would enjoy reading this book.
Helpful
 Report
Walter L. Hastings
5.0 out of 5 stars Aviation in WW II
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
Verified Purchase
This is a very well written historical account of the advancement of air power from just before WW II.

Terrific advancement in just a few years
Helpful
 Report
Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
Verified Purchase
Great boo, buy it , you will like it
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

JRF
5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual look at the air war
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2015
Verified Purchase
There are many worthy books about the the heroic fighter pilots and iconic aircraft that helped win World War II. Far fewer popular accounts exist of the strategic canvas that had to exist for these individual achievements to be possible. For example, why were the fighters organised and deployed as they were? What pre-war steps were needed to ensure the RAF would be ready for battle in 1939? And what did the Germans think of the opposing air force? Questions such as these are addressed in this readable look at Fighter Command's 32-year history. There is also a look at the post-war years, which saw new threats and new tactics.

Highly recommended for all students of aviation history.
2 people found this helpful
 Report
Guernsey Donkey
4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2014
Verified Purchase
A good book. This gives slot of information on the development and growth of Fighter Command until it's demise during the cold war. A lot of the book is devoted to WW2. The book has sections listing the various Groups, Aircraft, and operations. It is quite detailed and for anyone with a genuine interest in this aspect of the RAF a must read.
2 people found this helpful
 Report
Anna
3.0 out of 5 stars The missing decade
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2014
Verified Purchase
Overall an excellent record of fighter command but what happened to the Fifties? Very poor research into this important decade and a somewhat cavalier approach to aircraft marks in neatly
Jets. Yes Hunter 6 did have 30 mm Aden cannons and excellent gun radar. Missed the research into MEAF, EAAF etcetera into , ,.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Mr. K. P. Kington
5.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED READING
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2017
Verified Purchase
VERY INFORMATIVE, GREAT COVERAGE OF THE EARLY YEARS AND WW2, IF THAT'S YOUR AREA FOR INTEREST THIS IS A GREAT REFERENCE ASSET, LATER YEARS NOT SO WELL COVERED BUT STILL PLENTY OF REFERENCE MATERIAL. RECOMMENDED READING FOR MODEL MAKERS OF ALL FIGHTER COMMAND ENTHUSIASTS.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Deva viking
4.0 out of 5 stars Good history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2017
Verified Purchase
A good history of fighter command not to feel so easily readable would recommend this book if you are interested in this subject
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report