Airfields of the Eighth (Then And Now) [Hardcover]

Roger A Freeman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 1978

This work is a nostalgic look at the airfields used by the Eighth in the United Kingdom during the World War II. Conceived in war, the airfields experienced their moments of glory and, when the war ended, were left empty and derelict to die. The few which remain virtually intact have only survived because some private or public concern has formed a practical use for them, although not always as airfields. Some of the more remote airfields still dot the countryside the same as when the last plane left their runways and the last truck departed through the main gate. They are bleak, windswept and mouldering but they retain the atmosphere of the fine, high endeavours of the people who inhabited them and the aura of ineffable sadness that hangs over memorials to fighting men.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: After the Battle; Third edition (April 30, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0900913096
• ISBN-13: 978-0900913099
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated Material, June 10, 2003

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Delbert B. Mitchell "dmitchc121" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airfields of the Eighth (Then And Now) (Hardcover)

Although Roger Freeman is an excellent historian for the Eighth Air Force in England, and the book is an excellent reference guide, it is sorely in need of updating. The book was last updated in 1977, and since that time many things have happened to these former Eight Air Force Bases, many of which are barely visible as bases today. Pictures of "now" are over 25 years old, buildings are destroyed, runways overgrown with vegetation, and in some instances private industry has taken over the base thus not allowing people to visit. I strongly urge Mr. Freeman to update this book, because it is a good reference manual.