The world's first independent air force, the RAF celebrates its centenary this year. In the 100 years since the end of World War I, the service has been involved in almost continuous operations around the globe, giving the RAF the longest and most wide-ranging history of any air force in the world.
The Royal Air Force: A Centenary of Operations is written by former RAF pilot Michael Napier and uncovers – in both words and photographs – the true exploits and accomplishments of RAF personnel over the last 100 years.