RAF in Camera: 1950s

A photographic record of the Royal Air Force in the mid-twentieth century.

The 1950s was a pivotal decade in aviation for many reasons. The RAF were employed in a great number of post-World War II roles, and the beginning of the Cold War saw many advances in the field of developmental aviation. The early years of the decade saw the Coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II take place, and a variety of photographs taken at the Queen's Review fly past at RAF Oldham on July fifteen, 1953 are arrayed here. Meteors, Sabres, Chipmunks, Canberras, Vulcans. . . the list goes on.

A wide selection of action shots illustrate the impressive aesthetics of some of these aircraft in formation. Shots of aircraft utilized during the course of the Cold War also feature, as do highly intriguing photographs of the Thor Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles, stored on Bomber Command bases towards the end of the decade. Each chapter focusses on a specific year, relaying all the most fascinating highlights. Featuring varied and dynamic visual representation throughout, the events of this important decade are enlivened to great effect. RAF in Camera: 1950s is a colorful, insightful and image-packed history, told with narrative flair and a clear passion for the subject matter at hand.