Much of the published work on the RAF’s involvement in the campaign in Europe after D-Day tends to focus on the air war itself; here the author also explains how these aircraft and aircrew were supported on the ground. číst celé
Transformation, Sustainment and Flexibility
Focusing on the logistics of the Royal Air Force during World War II, this study highlights the extensive support infrastructure necessary for operating over 55,500 aircraft with a workforce exceeding one million. It delves into the establishment of logistics during the inter-war years and examines supply chain management from 1939 to 1945, offering a groundbreaking assessment of logistical effectiveness. Utilizing an innovative interdisciplinary approach with a management science model, it fills a significant gap in historical research on military logistics.