British Airfields of the Second World War
British Airfields of the Second World War

Author: Stuart Hadaway

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-04-30

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1784423963

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The Second World War airfields peppered around Britain are among the most visible and widespread reminders of this devastating conflict. Some are now almost forgotten or built over; others have become museums, industrial estates or parkland; and some have been adapted and remain in operation today. In this beautifully illustrated history, aviation historian Stuart Hadaway explains the crucial part airfields played between 1939 and 1945, detailing their construction and expansion; their facilities and equipment; the many functions they housed from command and control to maintenance and bomb-loading; how the airfields were used both for defence and offence; and how they changed during the war. He also explores what life was like on the airfields, as well as listing some of the remaining sites and what can be seen today.

Military Airfields of Britain: Southern England
Military Airfields of Britain: Southern England

Author: Ken Delve

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1847973329

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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.

Odyssey of a Bombardier
Odyssey of a Bombardier

Author: John J. Hurt

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-09-26

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1611494966

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Odyssey of a Bombardier is the illustrated Prisoner of War “log” that depicts the experiences of bombardier Richard M. Mason in German prison camps after his B-17 “Flying Fortress” was shot down by the Germans in France in 1944, the final year of World War II. The log follows Mason from the day his plane crashed until his liberation in April, 1945, and his return home to the United States. Included are such topics as medical treatment and rehabilitation for wounded prisoners of the Germans, life in Stalag Luft III, a difficult long march in an arctic winter to another camp, the travails of prisoners in the overcrowded, filthy camp at Moosburg, critical food shortages, and the arrival of General George Patton with the liberating forces. Mason was an amateur artist and illustrated his journal with moving depictions of prison life and comradeship. This book shows U.S. airmen demonstrating grace and courage under pressure and meeting every challenge that their imprisonment presented.

RAF and USAAF Airfields in the UK During the Second World War
RAF and USAAF Airfields in the UK During the Second World War

Author: Geoff Mills

Publisher: Fonthill Media

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 1069

ISBN-13:

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Shortly after the end of the Second World War, the United Kingdom was described as one vast aircraft carrier anchored off the coast of Europe. During a seven year period 500 airfields were constructed to serve the needs first of the RAF and later the USAAF as they carried the war to German-occupied Europe. The airfields that were constructed took many different forms from training airfields and Advanced Landing Grounds to grass fighter airstrips and vast complexes used to accommodate heavy bombers. This book charts the history of each Second World War airfield in and around the UK providing a unique insight in to the construction, operational life and post-war history of each airfield. Alongside detailing the history of each airfield, this work comprehensively records the details of each unit that operated from airfields around the UK. The information provided in this meticulously researched book is supported by a wealth of 690 photographs providing an illustration into the life of each wartime station.

Wings Over Meir
Wings Over Meir

Author: William Cooke

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1445626233

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A highly readable and meticulously researched account of the Potteries' now largely forgotten aerodrome.

A - Airports
A - Airports

Author: British Library

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-05-21

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 3111725944

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The Military Airfields of Britain: Wales and West Midlands
The Military Airfields of Britain: Wales and West Midlands

Author: Ken Delve

Publisher: Crowood Press UK

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861269171

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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 WWI to the present day and comprise: the counties that spread from Northamptonshire to Wales made two great contributions to World War II: in training and in the maintenance units that ensured a steady supply of aircraft to the frontline. The region also made a direct contribution to the war in all roles: fighter, bomber, maritime patrol and air assault. Postwar, the region has continued to play an important role in aircrew training at bases such as Valley and Shawbury.