Aldergrove can trace its history back to 1918 when it was first used for the testing of Handley Page V/1500s built by Harland & Wolff.

Closed not long after but retained by the RAF, the airfield was used occasionally before expansion began in 1925. The airfield was used continually between the wars supporting several bomber squadrons before becoming an Armament Training Station in 1936.

Anti-submarine patrols were flown from Aldergrove during the early years of the Second World War, mainly with the Anson. Blenheims & Hurricanes provided both maritime & air defence for Ulster & Belfast.

The Hudson was a common sight from 1941 & was followed by the Beaufighter. Together the aircraft provided an air defence & a coastal strike capability.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781906183035
• Author: T. G. Docherty
• Publisher: Old Forge
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 231
• Dimensions: 24.5 x 18 x 2cm













...

Perfect for outdoor use, this great pair of binoculars has central fast focus enabling you to keep up with fast moving sports & wildlife. With a 10x magnification & an object diameter of 50mm, it is great for medium to long distances. The ruby coated lenses allow high quality clarity. Lightweight & durable it is ideal for travelling with removable rubber caps for spectacle wearers. Accessories include: carry bag, lens cloth, strap & lens cover. ...

Be the first to the finishing line with this fantastic Egg & Spoon race!

Enjoy a classic game of speed & balance & be the

...

Enjoy the outdoors with this awesome Foam Plane!

Put together & create your very own plane & throw to see how far it can

...

Spin the flashing Skip Ball around your ankle & hop over it with your other foot!

A cool mix of the skipping rope & the

...

Enjoy the challenge of putting together this Out In The Country 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle.

The perfect stay-at-home

...

Enjoy piecing together the puzzles that feature beautiful scenery of the countryside, with this fantastic 3-in-1 jigsaw puzzle

...

Based upon " Minds at War" by the same author, this book is designed for general readers who require less background information & for students, including those at GCSE & A Level. 140 poems are featured, together with background information & specialized vocabulary. ...

After her long-term relationship ends, Manda finds solace in bird-watching. The birds provide Manda with an escape from her loneliness, as she seems to be losing her group of close friends along with her boyfriend. But then she falls prey to the ever more sinister attentions of another birdwatcher. ...

From the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in 1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart belonged to Africa. Drawn to the intense colours & ravishing landscapes, Karen Blixen spent her happiest years on the farm. This book presents her experiences & friendships with the people around her. ...