Facing Armageddon: With the RAF on Christmas Island 1961–1962
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Published
Grub Street, 2023.
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eBook
Language
English
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9781911714569
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Chas Hall., & Chas Hall|AUTHOR. (2023). Facing Armageddon: With the RAF on Christmas Island 1961–1962 . Grub Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chas Hall and Chas Hall|AUTHOR. 2023. Facing Armageddon: With the RAF On Christmas Island 1961–1962. Grub Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chas Hall and Chas Hall|AUTHOR. Facing Armageddon: With the RAF On Christmas Island 1961–1962 Grub Street, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chas Hall, and Chas Hall|AUTHOR. Facing Armageddon: With the RAF On Christmas Island 1961–1962 Grub Street, 2023.
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Full title | facing armageddon with the raf on christmas island 1961 1962 |
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