Fighter Command 1936-1968. Bowyer, Chaz. London: Dent & Sons, 1980. Hardcover, 205 pages, b&w photos, index. Fighter Command was created in 1936 as the premier air defence of Britain and remained as such until it was merged iinto the present RAF Strike Command n 1968. In the early part of the Second World War under Lord Dowding, especially during the Battle of Britain, it fulfilled its primry function in superb manner, by nullifying all attempts to reduce the natin to a state in which it might have been easily invaded and occupied. Then Fighter Command played a major role in the offensive air war, striking back in ever-increasing strength and tenacity until Hitler was defeated. Illustrated with 55 photographs.