RAF Duxford: A History in Photographs from 1917 to the Present Day
by Smith, Richard C
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 1904943594
- ISBN 13
- 9781904943594
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About This Item
London: Grub Street Publishing, 2006. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 10 1/8" x 7 7/8", 160 pages, profusely illustrated in black and white and colour, bibliography. Established in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew, during WWI Duxford was also the base for two United States Aero Squadrons, 137 and 159, and by the end was a mobilisation airfield for three DH9 day bomber squadrons. During the 1920s and 30s, expansion continued apace, with three fighter squadrons, 19, 29 and 111, and the presence of many illustrious names, including Harry Broadhurst, Johnny Kent, and Frank Whittle. The first aerodrome in Fighter Command to receive the Spitfire (in August 1938), Duxford rose to supreme prominence during the early part of the Second World War. Part of 12 Group detailed to protect the industrial midlands and northeast Britain, the base's role during the Battle of Britain was mired in controversy due to the 'Big Wing' tactics of Douglas Bader and Trafford Leigh-Mallory. From October 1942 to the end of the war, Duxford was essentially an American base for, variously, the 8th Air Force, 357th and 78th Fighter Groups. Post-war, the RAF operated jets from the station until 1961 when the future was put on hold. Managing to avoid the ignominy of becoming a prison or sports complex, the Imperial War Museum finally came to the rescue making Duxford into today's premier international air museum. Richard Smith's research has led him to numerous previously unpublished collections from which he has unearthed some marvellous images of historical significance. A must for the collector, historian, or veteran of the times. Hb, as new in fine dw. .
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- Bookseller
- Trinder's Fine Tools (GB)
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- Title
- RAF Duxford: A History in Photographs from 1917 to the Present Day
- Author
- Smith, Richard C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1904943594
- ISBN 13
- 9781904943594
- Publisher
- Grub Street Publishing
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
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