| Us 9th Air Force Bases in Essex 1943-44 Contributor(s): Bowman, Martin W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848843321 ISBN-13: 9781848843325 Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Dewey: 940.544 |
| LCCN: 2010549952 |
| Series: Aviation Heritage Trail |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 8.4" (0.79 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As part of the AHT series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area - in this case Essex. It covers the American air bases used by the Martin B-29 Marauders, P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs of the 9th USAAF Air Force during 1943-44 prior to their move south to France after the D-Day invasion on 6 June 1944. The airfields included are Andrews Field, Birch, Boreham, Boxted, Chipping Ongar, Earls Colne, Gosfield, Great Dunmow, Little Walden, Matching, Roydon, Rivenhall, Stansted, Wethersfield and Wormingford. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowman, Martin W.: - Martin Bowman is one of Britain's foremost aviation historians and has written many books and articles. He lives in Norwich. |