Airfields of the D-Day invasion air force, 2nd Tactical Air Force in south-east England in World War Two, Peter Jacobs
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Airfields of the D-Day invasion air force, 2nd Tactical Air Force in south-east England in World War Two, Peter Jacobs
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Airfields of the D-Day invasion air force
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Peter Jacobs
Series statement
Aviation heritage trail series
Sub title
2nd Tactical Air Force in south-east England in World War Two
Summary
As part of the Aviation Heritage Trail series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area-in this case Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Essex and Greater London. The South east of England emerged from six years of war with a rich diversity of RAF bomber and fighter airfields used by the 2nd Tactical Air Force, both before and after the D-Day landings. Much of this proud legacy is now threatening to disappear. However, the tourist can combine visits to an abundance of disused and active airfields, country houses and museums with countless attractions, imaginative locations and broadland and coastal hideaways that have no equal.The airfields and other places of interest include Northolt, Manston, Sculthorp, Dunsfold, Swanton Morley, Hunsdon, Gravesend, Detling, Biggin Hill, Kenley, Redhill, Gatwick, Heston, Hornchurch, Chailey, Coolham, Horne, West Malling and Newchurch.This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would have sought well-deserved entertainment and relaxation. Other museums and places that are relevant will also be described and general directions on how to get them included
Target audience
adult
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