Through the Barrier: Flying Fast Jets in the RAF and USAF
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Published
Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
Language
English
ISBN
9781783376407
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Clive Evans., & Clive Evans|AUTHOR. (2012). Through the Barrier: Flying Fast Jets in the RAF and USAF . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clive Evans and Clive Evans|AUTHOR. 2012. Through the Barrier: Flying Fast Jets in the RAF and USAF. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clive Evans and Clive Evans|AUTHOR. Through the Barrier: Flying Fast Jets in the RAF and USAF Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Clive Evans, and Clive Evans|AUTHOR. Through the Barrier: Flying Fast Jets in the RAF and USAF Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
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Full title | through the barrier flying fast jets in the raf and usaf |
Author | evans clive |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-15 02:00:43AM |
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