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Here is the first book dedicated solely to the postwar RCAF and the largest ever to cover any RCAF topic. Beginning with the post-1945 slow down, you'll read how Canada disposed of 1000s of surplus aircraft. Whether they were burned, buried, or sold to get-rich-quick entrepreneurs, the job got done. Next comes the panicky built-up to Korea and the Cold War. Here are all the details dealing with Vampires, Mustangs, Sabres & CF-100s; North Stars & Box Cars; Lancasters, Neptunes & Argus; Harvards & T-33s. One chapter deals with research/experimental projects, whether Arctic navigation, testing new aircraft, or developing weapons. The well-rounded chapter about the CF-105 will be an eye-opener for those taken in by the Arrow mythology. Vol.3 shows 100s of fresh colour photos from the 1950s-60s. Dozens of fascinating reminiscences enliven this era. Vol.3 takes you beyond unification into the 1970s. This huge production will give you more than you can digest until Vol.4 completes the story.

CAFWP Vol.3: 520 pp, 1500+ photos, 250,000 words, 9" x 12" lf, hc, glos, biblio, index.