Morgan, M. S.
An Exclusive Flying Club: - 501 & 66 Squadrons at - Gravesend during the Battle - of Britain (RAF Airfield - Diaries)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781689972987
- author:
- Morgan, M. S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
This book is a day-by-day history of the squadrons at RAF Gravesend during the Battle of Britain, examining the pilots' combat reports and losses. Research from RAF archives, National Archives, German archives, and biographies provides a detailed account of the airfield's role in the war.
Gravesend's active airfield during World War II is often overlooked, but this book sheds light on its significance, revealing the pilots who lost their lives and the crucial role it played in the Battle of Britain.
With a focus on the pilots' experiences, this book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history, using primary sources to bring the story to life.
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