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Taking the Lead

Discover the remarkable journey of the RAAF as it matured, faced challenges, and emerged as a leading force. Read more..

Taking the Lead: A comprehensive study of how the RAAF matured and became the world's first fifth generation air force. Essential reading for those seeking to learn more about their air force.

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About the Book: Taking the Lead - A Comprehensive Study of the RAAF's Evolution and Achievements

As Australia withdrew from Vietnam in 1972, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) could not have predicted the significant transformations that lay ahead. This authoritative and comprehensive study, Taking the Lead, explores how the RAAF matured and adapted to new international relationships, evolving social attitudes, and a growing sense of defence self-reliance. By 1996, the RAAF was on its way to becoming the world's first fifth-generation air force, marking a remarkable transition.

Contrary to popular belief, the RAAF was not solely focused on training during the latter part of the twentieth century. It played a crucial role in operations across the Sub-Continent, Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia. Additionally, the RAAF provided aid to both the civil community and nations in need within the wider Asia-Pacific region. Despite downsizing by almost a third, the RAAF successfully restructured its forces for expeditionary operations, ensuring future success in the twenty-first century.

Taking the Lead goes beyond aircraft, bases, and flying. It delves into the strategic environment of the era, the impact on personnel and training, advancements in force structure, and the management of successes and failures. This essential reading material offers a comprehensive understanding of the RAAF's journey, highlighting its commitment to its motto - Per Ardua ad Astra - Through Adversity to the Stars.

About the Authors:

Mark Lax, a former senior officer of the RAAF, scholar, educator, and air force historian, brings a unique perspective to this book. With 45 years of permanent and reserve service, as well as a PhD in military history, Lax offers invaluable insights into the RAAF during a time of immense change.