This series of books provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles. The series is split geographically each book including a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover every military airfield within the counties from WW1 to the present day & comprise: Brief history of the airfield construction & use including decoy sites; Comprehensive list of flying units with dates & aircraft types; List of HQ units based at the airfield; Details of memorials; Maps & plans of almost every airfield; Location details; & a selection of period photograph. The airfields of Southern England like Biggin Hill Kenley & Hawkinge played host to the greatest part of the action of the Battle of Britain. Farnborough
- birthplace of British aviation lies in Hampshire & many regional airfields played host to vital anti-submarine patrols during WW1.