Kent Aviation: A Century of Flight by Roy Humphreys (English) Paperback Book

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A glorious tribute to Kent's rich aviation heritage

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Using over 300 photographs, Roy Humphreys tells the story of civil and military aviation in Kent. From the excitement and glamour of early pioneers on the Isle of Sheppey, to the RFC and RNAS (the fledgling RAF) in World War I, from the "golden age" of flying in the 1920s and 1930s (when flying for pleasure became a reality) to the airfields of World War II, and to date - all these facets of aviation history are captured. Carefully selected pictures and detailed informative captions should interest anyone who knows and loves the county of Kent, as well as aviation enthusiasts.

Notes

Detailed guide to the airfields of Kent, from its role in the Battle of Britain to Kent International Airport.

Author Biography

Roy Humphreys was the author of Hellfire Corner and To Stop a Rising Sun as well as a founding member and chairman of the Kent Aviation Historical Research Society.

Long Description

Using over 300 photographs, Roy Humphreys tells the story of civil and military aviation in Kent. From the excitement and glamour of early pioneers on the Isle of Sheppey, to the RFC and RNAS (the fledgling RAF) in World War I, from the "golden age" of flying in the 1920s and 1930s (when flying for pleasure became a reality) to the airfields of World War II, and to date - all these facets of aviation history are captured. Carefully selected pictures and detailed informative captions should interest anyone who knows and loves the county of Kent, as well as aviation enthusiasts.

Details ISBN0752451219 Pages 192 Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 0752451219 ISBN-13 9780752451213 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-06-15 Media Book Language English Short Title KENT AVIATION Subtitle A Century of Flight Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Imprint The History Press Ltd Author Roy Humphreys UK Release Date 2009-06-15 AU Release Date 2009-06-15 NZ Release Date 2009-06-15 Edited by Roy Humphreys DEWEY 387.70942230904 Audience General We've got this

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