The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941: From Defence to Attack
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Published
Pen & Sword Books, 2008.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781781598405
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peter Caygill., & Peter Caygill|AUTHOR. (2008). The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941: From Defence to Attack . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Caygill and Peter Caygill|AUTHOR. 2008. The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941: From Defence to Attack. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Caygill and Peter Caygill|AUTHOR. The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941: From Defence to Attack Pen & Sword Books, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter Caygill, and Peter Caygill|AUTHOR. The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941: From Defence to Attack Pen & Sword Books, 2008.
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Full title | biggin hill wing 1941 from defence to attack |
Author | caygill peter |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-08-09 19:00:34PM |
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