Aerodromes Of Fighter Command

Author : Robin J Brooks
Publisher : After the Battle
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399076838

Get Book

Aerodromes Of Fighter Command by Robin J Brooks Pdf

RAF Fighter Command was established in July 1936 to provide the airborne element in the defense of Britain against air attack. The aerodromes under the Command described in this book came under the control of several Groups: No. 9 in the west, No. 10 covering the south-west, No. 11 in the south-east, No.?12 on the eastern side of the country, and Nos. 13 and 14 protecting the extreme north. In this volume the activities of over 90 airfields are described and illustrated in our ‘then and now’ theme, both on the ground and from above. Many, having served their purpose, have returned to farmland leaving only odd vestiges to recall their former role as front-line fighter stations. Others have succumbed to the encroachment of housing or industry or even been totally expunged from the map through mining activities. On the other hand, a number have continued to be used as airfields, either for sport or business flying, and some continue as major airports with modern facilities. Sadly the post-war years have witnessed the slow decline of the RAF presence at so many of their former bases, two having closed during our research for this book. And some have found a new lease of life with the Army . . . or even the Ministry of Justice! All came into their own during the six years of war and the scars from that battle are still evident if one cares to look. Moldering buildings from the former era remain as poignant reminders of the airmen and women who once inhabited them . . . now standing almost as memorials to the thousands who never came through. This is their story.

Author : T.C.G. James
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135273422

Get Book

Growth of Fighter Command, 1936-1940 by T.C.G. James Pdf

The first of two volumes of the classified Air Historical Branch study of Fighter Command and the Air Defence of the United Kingdom. It covers pre-war expansion of the Command, the creation of the first integrated air defence system, and an account of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain.

Author : Norman L. R. Franks
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015028444225

Get Book

RAF Fighter Command 1936-1968 by Norman L. R. Franks Pdf

Author : Ken Delve
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783408696

Get Book

Fighter Command, 1936–1968 by Ken Delve Pdf

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfield locations and numbers of enemy aircraft downed.

Author : Peter Wykeham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Air power
ISBN : UOM:39015019371171

Get Book

Fighter Command by Peter Wykeham Pdf

Author : Ron Mackay
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

RAF Fighter Command by Ron Mackay Pdf

Royal Air Force Fighter Command's brief was to provide an effective aerial barrier to any attempt at domination of British skies. The aircraft and technical resources on hand between 1936 and WWII's initiation were thankfully improved to a level that was barely sufficient to withstand the hitherto unchallengeable Luftwaffe's advance across Western Europe. Between 1940 and 1942 the Command generally found itself on the back-foot in terms of overall success. The introduction of aircraft designs that would change the situation, however costly, in its ultimate favour, featured prominently from the mid-point of WWII. The Luftwaffe found itself being challenged and regularly bested 'round the clock'; by the advent of D-Day the Command's efforts had materially contributed to the Allied on-surge that had placed its adversary on a permanent downward spiral towards total extinction.

Author : Peter Jacobs
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783376315

Get Book

Southern and West Country Airfields of the D-Day Invasion Air Force by Peter Jacobs Pdf

"As part of the Aviation Heritage Trail series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area in this case West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Cornwall. The South and South-west 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, broad land, and coastal hideaways that have no equal.The airfields and other places of interest include Hartford Bridge, Lasham, Westhamptonett, Merston, Odiham, Holmsley South, Funtington, Hurn, Ford, Tangmere, Ibsley, Perranporth, Thruxton, Thorney Island, Appledram, Selesy, Needs Oar Point, Zeals, Lee-on-Solent and Bognor Regis. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favorite 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."

Author : Peter Jacobs
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473811775

Get Book

Airfields of the D-Day Invasion Air Force by Peter Jacobs Pdf

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.

Author : Chaz Bowyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015049804589

Get Book

Fighter Command, 1936-1968 by Chaz Bowyer Pdf

Author : Norman Franks
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473847231

Get Book

Fighter Commands Air War, 1941 by Norman Franks Pdf

An extensive history of the Royal Air Force’s Circus offensive against Nazi Germany in World War II, by the author of Jasta Boelcke. Following the Battle of Britain, the RAF started taking the air war to the Germans. A small number of bombers, escorted by large numbers of fighters, tried to force the Luftwaffe into battle. Much air combat ensued, but it was not until Germany invaded Russia in June, 1941, that operations were stepped up in an effort to take pressure off Stalin’s Russian Front. Two major German fighter groups, JG26 and JG2, were, however, more than able to contain the RAF’s operations, generally only intercepting when conditions were in their favor. As author Norman Franks describes, over-claiming combat victories by pilots of both sides is amazing, and several of the top aces had inflated scores. Fighter Command, however, lost massively even though they believed they were inflicting equal, if not better, losses on the Luftwaffe. This battle of attrition was virtually a reverse of the 1940 battles over England, and pilots who had to bail out over France, were lost completely. The book covers the 100+ Circus operations and their accompanying fighter sweeps in detail, while also mentioning lesser operations where the RAF were concerned. The tactics employed by both sides are examined and show how each fighter force quickly adapted to changing conditions tempered by experiences gained in air combat.

Author : G.C. Wynne
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473895546

Get Book

Stopping Hitler by G.C. Wynne Pdf

“[A] unique account of British threat responses to potential German conflict . . . Strongly recommended” (Firetrench). In the immediate aftermath of the First World War, it was expected that international disputes could be settled by arbitration through the creation of the League of Nations. Consequently, the British government concluded that there would not be another war in the foreseeable future and therefore the country’s armed forces could be correspondingly scaled back. The rise of Nazism in Germany in the 1930s, however, prompted politicians and military leaders to contemplate the frightening prospect of another global conflict. The Chiefs of Staff of the three services were instructed to bring Britain’s armed forces up to a standard where they could resist a revitalized and powerful aggressor, and to put in place plans for the defense of the country. When that war became a reality, the Chiefs of Staff then had to devise schemes to prevent a German invasion and, as the war progressed, to counter the bombers of the Luftwaffe and the flying bombs and rockets that followed. Reproduced here in its entirety is an official account drawn up by Capt. G. C. Wynne of the Historical Section, Cabinet Office in 1948. Arranged in four parts, corresponding to the four different threats that developed with the changing situations of the war, it details the various plans made for home defense between 1939 and 1945. “A detailed study of the preparations and actual measures taken to prevent invasion during the Second World War.” —Britain at War

Author : Brian Kingcome
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752473505

Get Book

A Willingness to Die by Brian Kingcome Pdf

In 1938 Brian Kingcome joined the RAF with a permanent commission and was posted to No 65 Fighter Squadron at Hornchurch, soon to be equipped with the Spitfire, and so it came about that Brian flew the Spitfire throughout the war. He became acting CO for No 92 Squadron at Biggin Hill and led over sixty operations, achieving the highest success rate of any squadron in the Battle of Britain. In May 1943 Brian joined Desert Air Force in Malta and took command of 244 Wing. At this time he was confirmed Flight Lieutenant, acting Squadron Leader, acting Wing Commander and at twenty-five was one of the youngest Group Captains in the Royal Air Force. Brian Kingcome may have been the last Battle of Britain pilot of repute to put his extraordinary story into print; looked upon by other members of his squadron as possibly their finest pilot, his nonetheless unassuming memoirs are related with a subtle and compassionate regard for a generation who were, as he felt, born to a specific task. Brian's memoirs have been edited and introduced by Peter Ford, ex-National Serviceman in Malaya.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015080004826

Get Book

The Aeroplane by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robin J. Brooks
Publisher : British Airfields of World War
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000132074224

Get Book

Kent Airfields in the Second World War by Robin J. Brooks Pdf

A full account of the part played by Kent's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians, and the constant dangers from raids and night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1942-06
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117608237

Get Book

Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News by Anonim Pdf