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The Warbirds of Walney: A History of RAF Walney (RAF Barrow) and No.10 Air Gunnery School

John Nixon

The Warbirds of Walney - A History of RAF Walney (RAF Barrow) and No.10 Air Gunnery School.

This lavishly illustrated work will delight aviation enthusiasts, genealogists, and amateur historians alike. Providing an accessible and engaging reading experience for those seeking to understand the construction and wartime usage of this South Lakeland airfield. This book is sure to become a valuable and much sought-after resource for anyone with even a passing interest in Cumbria's aviation history.

Book Details

  • Publisher: John Nixon
  • Publish Date: Aug 20th, 2014
  • Pages: 176
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised - 0002
  • Dimensions: 9.61in - 6.69in - 0.38in - 0.64lb
  • EAN: 9780992751456
  • Categories: • Wars & Conflicts - World War II - General• Military - Aviation & Space• Military

About the Author

Nixon, John: - John wrote his first book "Oh Mother, it's a Lovely Place" in 2009. A history of RAF Millom and their mountain rescue achievements, and in doing so preserved the story at that airfield and the wonderful men and women who served there for posterity. Since then, a second book 'Wings Over Sands' a history of RAF Cark No1 S.P.T.U and RAF Grange-over-Sands No.1 E.O.T.S. has been published and become a local best-seller. Book number 3, a history of RAF Walney 10 A.G.S., was launched to great reception at the end of February 2014... In Summer 2014 it was shortlisted at the Lakeland Book of the Year Awards.