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Coastal Command (Pamphlet).

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons at on 15 October 1941.

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Photo of Commander Robert Bower Commander Robert Bower , Cleveland

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will consider the publication of a pamphlet similar to the "Battle of Britain" and "Bomber Command," concerning the operations of the Royal Air Force Coastal Command, having regard to the fact that the latter command were engaged in active operations against the enemy from the first day of the war?

Photo of Mr Harold Balfour Mr Harold Balfour , Isle of Thanet

A pamphlet dealing with the work of Coastal Command is in course of preparation.

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