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Booklet of A.J.W. Wijting (Dutch resistance, Engelandvaarder and 62 and 322 Sqn. Pilot) The Rocket Racket – An A.B.C. of Rocket Projectile Firing

A.J.W. Wijting (1925-1986):
In the second world war he joined the resistance. However, he was eager to do more and traveled to England in 1942. there he applied to be trained as a pilot with the R.A.F. In 1944 he obtained his flight license in Canada. He joined 62 Sqn. equipped with spitfires and P-51 Mustangs. Later he joined the 322 (Dutch) sqn.
From 1973 to 1980 he was the highest military adviser in the Netherlands
When he arrived in England they did not know what to do with the name Wijting, so it became Wyting. The official translation of Wijting would be Whiting. (This booklet was given to a mutual friend by Wijting. He told him the story about his name on the front cover.)

Information about the booklet:
The Rocket Racket – An A.B.C. OF R.P. Firing. Restricted (For Official Use Only). .
A booklet explaining the various factors to be taken into account when firing rockets from aircraft.
It describes the rockets motion and the main differences between a rocket and a shell. It also explains what effect these differences have on the sighting problem. Written in easily understandable language with cartoon drawings. Excellent little booklet in a used order.

28 pages
Air Ministry
September 1944.
Wyting made a few small notes in the booklet in Dutch.