Subtitled ‘The RAF in South Russia 1918-1920’, this is the first book focusing on the RAF’s involvement with the White Russian cause against the Bolsheviks in South Russia, mainly around the Black and Caspian Seas. 221, 266 and 47 Squadrons flying a number of aircraft types were sent out, with varying degrees of willingness, for what seems to have been a pretty unpleasant, and ultimately unsuccesful, experience. The British forces in the area were considerable, and the story of the Army tank regiments involved is intertwined with that of the RAF; in fact we have previously sold a book on the Royal Engineer’s involvement in running the railway to the oilfield at Baku. An interesting, if slightly dry, read during which you do need to refer frequently to the various maps in the book. 222 pages. Around 75 photos. Paperback. Amberley Publishing

This is a fascinating account of a neglected chapter in the RAF's early history. So Philip Jarrett ends his review in 'Aeroplane' magazine December 2010, when he graded the book as 5 roundels, or 'outstanding'