Something New Out Of Africa

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The book comprises various stories and experiences of the RAF as they flew over parts of Africa prior to 1933. The title is taken from the proverb "There is always something new (or monstrous!) out of Africa". This book includes an end paper entry which is entitled "Squadron Leader E.L Howard-Williams & Officers of the Royal Air Force 1930 West African Flight; no; 47 Bomber Squadron, Khartoum, Sudan." Frontispiece photograph of the pyramids, Cairo and Mena House. Black and white photographs (n=108) illustrate the journey and travels through Africa; whilst four splendid fold-out maps in colour illustrates the flight paths. Preface by Major-General The Right Hon.Lord Mottistone " this is a remarkable book. The writer commanded the Squadron of the Royal Air Force in the Sudan, perhaps the most interesting post which an officer in the British Service can hold." Foreword by the author - HW - i.e. E.L Howard-Williams

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