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On the Wings of War and Peace by Randall Wakelam

On the Wings of War and Peace

The RCAF During the Early Cold War

Randall Wakelam, William March, Peter Rayls

University of Toronto Press · Print & ebook · October 30, 2023

Bringing together leading researchers on Canadian air power, On the Wings of War and Peace captures the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the first decades of the Cold War – a period which marked the zenith of air force accomplishments in peacetime Canada.

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Who it’s for
Explore the RCAF’s early Cold War history beyond flying operations, from policy to logistics.
Genres
Military Aviation, Cold War History, Canadian Military History
Published
University of Toronto Press, October 30, 2023

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Bringing together leading researchers on Canadian air power, On the Wings of War and Peace captures the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the first decades of the Cold War – a period which marked the zenith of air force accomplishments in peacetime Canada.

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The volume covers topics that go beyond straightforward flying operations, examining policies that drove operational needs and capabilities and the personnel, technical, and logistical functions that made those operations possible. With contributions written by former RCAF members who have both expert and personal knowledge of their topics, On the Wings of War and Peace brings new perspectives to the RCAF’s role in shaping the modern Canadian nation.

RCAF Beyond Flying

Explore the RCAF’s early Cold War history beyond flying operations, from policy to logistics.

Come here for

  • RCAF policies, personnel, technical work, and logistics
  • Former RCAF members’ expert and personal perspectives

Expect

  • Coverage of operational needs and capabilities
  • Perspectives on the RCAF’s role in modern Canada

Where it sits

Canadian Military History55%
Cold War History51%
Military Aviation39%

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Publisher categories

  • Post-Confederation Canada
  • Military Aviation
  • Canadian Military History
  • Cold War History
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  • Canadian Politics
Authors
Randall Wakelam, William March, Peter Rayls
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Published
October 30, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Post-Confederation Canada