Military Airfields of Britain: Southern England

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Aviation
Cover of the book Military Airfields of Britain: Southern England by Ken Delve, Crowood
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Author: Ken Delve ISBN: 9781847973320
Publisher: Crowood Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: Crowood Language: English
Author: Ken Delve
ISBN: 9781847973320
Publisher: Crowood
Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: Crowood
Language: English

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; selection of period photographs. The airfields of Southern England like Biggin Hill, Kenley and Hawkinge played host to the greatest part of the action of the Battle of Britain. Farnborough, birthplace of British aviation, lies in Hampshire and many regional airfields played host to vital anti-submarine patrols during WW1.

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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; selection of period photographs. The airfields of Southern England like Biggin Hill, Kenley and Hawkinge played host to the greatest part of the action of the Battle of Britain. Farnborough, birthplace of British aviation, lies in Hampshire and many regional airfields played host to vital anti-submarine patrols during WW1.

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