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Beschreibung
Discover the hidden history of US Air Force bases in the UK and the enduring special relationship between the two nations.

During World War II, the United Kingdom became a crucial hub for the US Air Force. This book examines the history and ongoing work of these long-term airfields, as well as detailing the many others which survived World War II, but not the passage of time. Explore the stories behind these bases and their impact on the British landscape.

Perfect for military history enthusiasts and those interested in Anglo-American relations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a shared past. Learn about:

  • The construction and operation of US Air Force bases in the UK
  • The role of these bases in key military operations
  • The evolution of the Anglo-American military alliance
Discover the hidden history of US Air Force bases in the UK and the enduring special relationship between the two nations.

During World War II, the United Kingdom became a crucial hub for the US Air Force. This book examines the history and ongoing work of these long-term airfields, as well as detailing the many others which survived World War II, but not the passage of time. Explore the stories behind these bases and their impact on the British landscape.

Perfect for military history enthusiasts and those interested in Anglo-American relations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a shared past. Learn about:

  • The construction and operation of US Air Force bases in the UK
  • The role of these bases in key military operations
  • The evolution of the Anglo-American military alliance
Über den Autor
Paul Bingley has worked in the aviation industry for over thirty years and is responsible for leasing the world's heaviest aircraft, the AN-225. He has written a number of features for national and international publications and is also the chairman of a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of a US Army Air Forces' heavy bomber base at Ridgewell in Essex.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Fachbereich: Öffentliche Verwaltung
Genre: Importe, Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781445679655
ISBN-10: 1445679655
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bingley, Paul
Hersteller: Amberley Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 231 x 161 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Paul Bingley
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.11.2018
Gewicht: 0,286 kg
Artikel-ID: 114143339

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