Product Description: This series of books provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles.  The series is split geographically, each book including a number of counties on a regional basis.  Entries cover every military airfield within the counties, from WW1 to the present day and comprise...read more

Part of a series of books that provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles. This book includes a number of counties on a regional basis. Here, the entries cover various military airfield within the counties, since WW1.

Looks at the military airfields of the British Isles. This work contains: history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites; comprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft types; list of HQ units based at the airfield; details of memorials; maps and plans of almost every airfield; and more.

A series that provides a look at the military airfields of the British Isles, aimed at historians and tourists. Each book includes a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover various military airfields within the counties, beginning from WW1. This third fourth title focuses on Northern England, where WWII bomber airfields dominated.

A series that provides a look at the military airfields of the British Isles, aimed at historians and tourists. Each book includes a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover various military airfields within the counties, beginning from WW1. This fourth title focuses on South Western England, where WWII military aviation began.

Product Description: The basic concept is a series of books each of which will focus on one RAF Command during World War Two. Format for each one will be the same, which in outline will comprise:1. Introduction - outline of the Command and its predecessors in the period up to 1939...read more

Product Description: This series of books provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles. The series is split geographically, each book including a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover every military airfield within the counties, from WW1 to the present day and comprise: Brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites; Comprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft types; List of HQ units based at the airfield; Details of memorials; Maps and plans of almost every airfield; Location details; and a selection of period photographs...read more

Product Description: In the weeks and months leading up to D-Day, the RAF and USAAF waged a concerted campaign against German fighter bases, troop depots, road and rail junctions and ammunition and fuel dumps: any target that would impede the German forces' ability to repel the liberating army...read more

Product Description: A detailed, informed book for the aviation enthusiast The most comprehensive history yet of the Mustang Superb collections of photographs Includes wartime trial reports and assessments (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: The Vickers Wellington was unique among British bombers in that it saw service throughout World War II. Designed by Barnes Wallis, it formed the backbone of Bomber Command's onslaught against Germany in the early years of the war...read more

Product Description: The aeroplane grew up very quickly during World War I. From being a novelty flown by rich schoolboys it matured into an effective weapon in less than four years. With over 450 contemporary and many previously unpublished photographs, this is the story of the formation of the world's first independent air force, from the early years through to 1918...read more

Gives an account of World War II British and German defenses against night bombing, explaining the history of night fighting and the technology behind it

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Product Description: English Electric Canberra

Covers the roles performed by the world's air forces, including reconnaissance, close air support, attack, defense, tactical support, and transport, and includes discussions of flight training and an assessment of military aircraft