Manston Memories 1916-2006
Written by Doug Cockle (of the RAF Manston History Museum) – Details and availability TBC. DETAILS Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Sutton Publishing (30 Sept. 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0750945427 ISBN-13:...
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William de Goat: The Story of Air Commodore William de Goat DSO DFC, the extraordinary Mascot of 609 (West Riding) Squadron during the Second World War
Then we were up in the air; I tried to move around but was restrained. I really was special – they even took me flying! William certainly was a special...
Heroes of Fighter Command – Kent
Kent remained at the centre of the conflict throughout the war, and the courageous pilots of Fighter Command received countless decorations for their bravery. In a vivid and carefully documented...
Twilight of the Pistons: Air Ferry – a Manston Airline
Details to be added. DETAILS Author(s): Malcolm Finnis Publisher: Michaels Bookshop Date of Publication: 01/05/2007 Language(s): English Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1905477937 ISBN-13: 9781905477937 Genre: Aircraft & Spacecraft: General Interest
Throwley 1917-1919: Kent’s Forgotten Airfield
The forgotten airfield at Throwley, Faversham, Kent, which existed between 1917 and 1919, was created to aid Britain’s coastal defence after the public’s fearful outcry in response to Zeppelin raids...
Rise and Defend – The USAF At Manston 1950-1958
Taken over by the United States Air Force in 1950 as a direct result of the developing chill of the Cold War, the ex-RAF station at Manston in Kent served...
