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From the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type machine gun and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF, his time flying with crews of six other brave men within Halifax bombers and the dangerous but vitally important missions they carried out, often in difficult circumstances, adverse weather conditions and enemy attack. He regales us with his time in the Far East, Singapore, South Africa and Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe on board ships and part of fleets, as well as his duties at various RAF stations throughout the UK.' A brave man, awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)... without his courage under fire, we would not be free. Let the battles begin! From the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type and Browning machine guns and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF seen through his eyes. From his training as a flight rigger at RAF Finningley,