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Second to None. A Pictorial History Of Hornchurch Aerodrome Through Two World Wars And Beyond, 1915 - 1962

Door Richard Smith

Categorie
Vliegtuigen & Luchtvaart
Boeknummer
#200065
Titel
Second to None. A Pictorial History Of Hornchurch Aerodrome Through Two World Wars And Beyond, 1915 - 1962
Auteur
Smith, Richard
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Grub Street
Jaar van uitgave
2004
ISBN10
1904010784
ISBN13
9781904010784
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
Drawn from a variety of collections, this unique and largely unpublished archive of 250 photographs with captions and introductory matter documents the entire history of the famous fighter station. Starting with the First World War and Sutton’s Farm there are images of aircraft, buildings and the men of the RFC. Pre-war (1928-1938) illustrates the buildup of the airfield, and the various new types of aircraft flying from the station such as the Spitfire, Hurricane and Blenheim.
Not forgetting the pilots who would become famous in wartime. The Second World War period forms the largest section covering the five years of war and most specifically Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, Dieppe and the offensive into Europe, with the aircraft and pilots, ground crews, Waafs and VIP... (Lees verder)s being especially featured.
Post-war the airfield hosted an aircrew selection center, Number 17 Central Reserve Flying School and various air displays. All are covered, together with photos of the airfield demolition, and what is left of RAF Hornchurch today. A must for the collector, historian and veteran of the times, it will also be of huge local interest.
Pagina's
160
Conditie
Als nieuw
Prijs
€ 15,00

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