The RAF in the Cold War
The RAF in memory Here we take a different approach to the subject of the RAF in the Cold War and look the museums themselves. This helps us to understand …
Course: From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War
Week 5 Conclusion
The end of the Cold War Throughout the period looked at this week, it is clear that the role and structure of the RAF changed and developed continuously. This was …
Gulf War I – Part II
Seb Cox on Gulf War I We were very grateful for the time Seb Cox gave us speaking to Ross and myself at RAF Hendon on a cold December day. …
Gulf War I – Introduction
Freeing Kuwait. In this step we consider the following statements: Gulf War I saw both the Tornado ADV and the Tornado IDS versions deployed, the latter in a Cold War …
RAF Germany
RAF Germany: The Central Front and Tactical Strike Capacity In this video we consider the following statements: We previously neglected the English Electric Lightening as an RAF-assigned aircraft to defend …
‘Sale of the Century’
‘Sale of the Century’ In this video we consider the following statement and questions: Blue Streak would have been Britain’s alternative to Thor; but it was cancelled in 1960 in …
End of the V-Force
The loss of the strategic nuclear deterrent In this video we consider the following statements: The switch from the strategic to the tactical role saw little practical change in the …
The Reinforcement of RAF Germany – Part II
Seb Cox In this short video, Seb Cox adds his considerable knowledge and perspective to the issue of how the RAF concentrated on the NATO central front post-1968. Please add …
The Reinforcement of RAF Germany – Introduction
‘East of Eden’ As well as the James Dean film, this term is generally used to explain the withdrawal of the British military from former colonial holdings, such as Singapore …
TSR-2 – Part II
Prof David Edgerton David is the Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History at King’s College London. As well as ‘England …
TSR-2 – What If?
In this video we cover the following: The TSR-2 holds a particular place in British aviation – and is a source of much regret What were the additional developments need …
The 1957 Defence White Paper – Part II
Seb Cox on the 1957 Defence White Paper We were very grateful for Seb Cox’s participation in this video, giving his view of the Duncan Sandys’ Defence White Paper from …
The 1957 Defence White Paper – Introduction
A shift in emphasis in defence In this step we address the following questions: What was the main shift in policy that the Sandys’ White Paper embodied? Why such a …
Introduction
Week 5: 1962-65 to c.1991. During this week, we wanted to explore the implications of Britain’s economic situation on the RAF in the wake of the Skybolt cancellation. By the …
Conclusions
In the final section for this week’s topic… … We must ask the question, how did the RAF develop in its role in protecting Britain? The Cold War was a …
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From World War to White Heat: the RAF in the Cold War
