WHITE ROSE BASE — An Air Museum York Publications —
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0950732605 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Condition | VG |
| Author(s) | Brian J. Rapier |
| Publisher | Air Museum York Publications |
| Number of pages | 94 |
| Published date | 1980 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 21 x 29.5 x 1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • BASES AÉRIENNES - ESCADRILLES • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
WHITE ROSE BASE by Brian J. Rapier documents the history of Yorkshire airfields during World War II. The book is based on extensive research and original data collected about Yorkshire airfields, featuring detailed accounts of squadrons, aircraft types, and operational history.
It includes information about various RAF bases including Ripon, Rufforth, Linton-on-Ouse, and Church Fenton, documenting aircraft such as the Halifax, Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane, and others. The book contains numerous photographs of aircraft and airfields, maps of the bases, and detailed operational records including crashes, combat missions, and squadron movements throughout the war years.
It covers both Bomber Command and Fighter Command operations, providing a comprehensive historical record of aviation activity in the White Rose Base area from 1939 to 1945.