Brew, Alec
RAF Cosford
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752452111
- author:
- Brew, Alec
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 170 mm X 240 mm
- Genre:
- Air forces & warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
RAF Cosford played a pivotal role in Britain's air force during World War II. This book tells the story of Cosford's significance and its impact on the war effort. From 1937, when it was built as part of the RAF Expansion Plan, to the end of the war, Cosford underwent significant transformations. The base became home to over 3,500 trainees, No 9 Maintenance Units, a major new hospital, and an all-female Air Transport Auxiliary Unit. The site also served as a re-patriation centre for ex-prisoners of war. This book offers a fascinating insight into Cosford's history, with many images that evoke the men and women who lived and worked there.
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