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Kent Airfields in the Second World War by Robin J. Brooks (Paperback, 1998)
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The history of each airfield is described, with details of the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. In most minds, Kent will forever be associated with the 1940 Battle of Britain - the greatest aerial conflict in history, when the massed bombers of Hitler's Luftwaffe were denied air supremacy by a few young Hurricane and Spitfire pilots of Fighter Command.
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This illustrated, action-packed book contains a full account of the part played by Kent's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described, with details of the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The subject is brought vividly to life with detailed accounts, alongside photos of the airmen themselves and their aircraft. In most minds, Kent will forever be associated with the 1940 Battle of Britain - the greatest aerial conflict in history, when the massed bombers of Hitler's Luftwaffe were denied air supremacy by a few young Hurricane and Spitfire pilots of Fighter Command. But the county's proximity to the coast of France ensured that, right to the end of the war, Kent remained in the front line of the conflict with her skies constantly alive with smoke and circling vapour trails. In this meticulously researched book, author Robin Brooks describes the history of airfields that retain a legendary reputation, including Biggin Hill, Detling, Hawkinge, and West Malling. Civilians are not forgotten, for this was equally a people's war. The author describes the role of the civilians who worked alongside the RAF, and recalls the horrors of the Blitz, with particular reference to raids on the Medway towns; the 1942 Baedeker attack on Canterbury; and the later campaign of terror from the V1 Doodlebug and the V2 rocket. The book will bring back vivid memories for many, recalling days of danger and menace, and nights filled with the boom of guns, the stab of searchlights and the glow of distant fires.Product Identifiers
PublisherCountryside Books
ISBN-139781853065231
eBay Product ID (ePID)91680831
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameKent Airfields in the Second World War
Publication Year1998
SubjectEngineering & Technology, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobin J. Brooks
SeriesAirfields in the Second World War
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height210 mm
Item Weight522 g
Item Width148 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRobin J. Brooks
TopicLocal History, Aircraft
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- 16 Mar, 2022
The real Battle of Britain story across the South east
The real story of the wartime RAF fight against the nazis. Detailed accounts of the aircrew and ground support men and women and the dedicated matter of fact attitude that would overcome the overwhelming odds they faced together day by day.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Mar, 2022
Great book
Great book and very informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jun, 2018
Kent airfields
Very good full of informationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Apr, 2024
Kent airfields ( 2 ) arrived 19/04/ 2024 well packed... thanks.
Kent airfields ( 2 ) arrived 19/04/ 2024 well packed... thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jan, 2017
brilliant information
for anyone interested in flight this book is full of good accurate informationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
