{"product_id":"kents-own-the-history-of-500-county-of-kent-squadron-royal-auxiliary-air-forc","title":"KENT'S OWN — THE HISTORY OF 500 (COUNTY OF KENT) SQUADRON ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eThe complete history of 500 (County of Kent) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, chronicling its wartime service from formation through WWII operations in North Africa and coastal defense, featuring photographs and personal accounts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 905270 541\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( round back binding )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobin J. Brooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeresborough Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003cbr\u003e• BASES AÉRIENNES - ESCADRILLES\u003cbr\u003e• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin J. Brooks served his National Service in the RAF in the trade of Operations Room Clerk. At present employed in the Office Equipment industry, he writes as a hobby and has articles published frequently in 'Bygone Kent', 'Kent Life' and various aviation journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is treasurer of the Kent Aviation Historical Research Society, a body dedicated to recording the history of aviation in Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its 1931 origins at \u003cem\u003eRAF Manston\u003c\/em\u003e to the frontline of the Cold War, this is the definitive story of the \u003cem\u003e“County of Kent” Squadron\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these “weekend flyers” as they transform into a battle-hardened elite unit, scoring legendary victories at \u003cem\u003eDunkirk\u003c\/em\u003e, hunting U-boats across the Mediterranean, and mastering the first jet fighters, including the \u003cem\u003eGloster Meteor\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHawker Hunter\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobin J. Brooks\u003c\/em\u003e captures the courage and camaraderie of a squadron that twice earned the \u003cem\u003eEsher Trophy\u003c\/em\u003e as the finest in the \u003cem\u003eRoyal Auxiliary Air Force\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping tribute to the local heroes who took to the skies to defend Kent and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive history follows 500 Squadron from its formation through the Second World War, detailing operations in North Africa with Venturas and Hudsons, coastal patrols, mine spotting, bombing missions, and the squadron's vital role during the Battle of Britain. The book includes numerous photographs, personal accounts from squadron members, details of aircraft types flown, commanding officers, squadron bases, and the Old Comrades Association. It chronicles both the heroic achievements and tragic losses experienced by the squadron throughout its service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robin J. 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