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Author: Harry Holmes Publisher: ISBN: Category : Air bases, American Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
This is a detailed history of Base Air Depot No 2 of the United States 8th Air Force, which operated at Warton, Lancashire, from 1942 to 1946, during which time the base processed, modified or repaired more than 10,000 aircraft. The many photographs are accompanied by lists outlining the aircraft and personnel and their achievements, and, in a lighter vein, reports of visits by personalities such as Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller.
Author: Harry Holmes Publisher: ISBN: Category : Air bases, American Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
This is a detailed history of Base Air Depot No 2 of the United States 8th Air Force, which operated at Warton, Lancashire, from 1942 to 1946, during which time the base processed, modified or repaired more than 10,000 aircraft. The many photographs are accompanied by lists outlining the aircraft and personnel and their achievements, and, in a lighter vein, reports of visits by personalities such as Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller.
Author: Harry Holmes Publisher: ISBN: 9780760305775 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 159
Book Description
Subtitled: The Worlds Greatest Air Depot. A detailed history of Base Air Depot Number 2 of the US 8th AF who operated at Warton, Lancashire. This base processed, modified or repaired more than ten thousand aircraft from 1942-45. Included here are 235 photographs, plus detailed lists outlining US 8th AF aircraft, personnel and achievements. Sftbd., 7 1/2x 9 1/2, 160 pgs., 235 bandw ill.
Author: James R. Hedtke Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786478411 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 217
Book Description
The Freckleton catastrophe of August 23, 1944, occurred when an American B-24 Liberator crashed into the small village of Freckleton in northwest England. The plane was on a test flight when it encountered a rare and severe summer thunderstorm. Air traffic control at the American air base Warton recalled the bomber back to the base. When the pilot attempted to abort the landing because of poor visibility and high winds, a downdraft caught the plane and it crashed into the adjacent village of Freckleton. As the B-24 tumbled through the village, destroying three houses and a snack bar, flames erupted from wreckage and engulfed Holy Trinity grade school. Before the fire could be brought under control, the holocaust destroyed an entire generation of children in this village of fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. The village would never be the same. In a compelling account of sorrow, loss, hope and finally rebirth, the book looks at the history of the village, the establishment of the base at Warton, the crash, the funeral of the 61 victims, the official British inquest and the American investigation into the cause of the crash. The lives of the survivors, the servicemen and the villagers are followed through 2012.
Author: Randall M Dewitt Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1493189182 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 109
Book Description
To Serve Is To Honor To honor ones country. To honor ones family. To honor ones fellow man, and to honor ones faith. These are the qualities of the people represented in this work. A Small Towns Contribution was written to pay tribute to The Greatest Generation, whose willingness to put themselves in harms way, and to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others, paved the way for the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms we do. The citizens of Platte, South Dakota served honorably, alongside their brethren, and deserve to be remembered. These pages reflect a sampling of stories from Platte residents who served in the Armed Forces during World War II.
Author: Robin Higham Publisher: Texas A&M University Press ISBN: 9781585442416 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 456
Book Description
In this precise, interpretive and informative volume, Higham looks at everything from the roots of strategic bombing and tactical air power to the lessons learned and unlearned during the invasion of Ethiopia, the war in China and the Spanish Civil War. He also considers the problems posed by jet aircraft in Korea and the use of Patriot missiles in the Persian Gulf. He covers anti-guerrilla operations, doctrine, industrial activities and equipment, as well as the development of commercial airlines.
Author: John Ellis Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750951761 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Although it escaped bombing raids, Blackpool played an important role in the Second World War as a centre for training — with numerous airfields and factories surrounding the area. This book is the first to offer a dedicated history of the town in the period. It includes many interesting stories such as the people's playground, the Freckleton Air Disaster and an event-by-event account of activities. Despite being less affected than some other areas, the difficult war years still impacted on local people. Filled with true tales of local courage and of the spirit of the people of Blackpool during these tumultuous years, this nostalgic volume will be of interest to all who know and love Blackpool.
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