KLAMC Lynn Flyer Library
Robert Taylor’s - Battle of Britain
This superb commemorative edition showcases the Battle of Britain paintings of the world's finest aviation artist, Robert Taylor. It celebrates the 70th anniversary of the momentous aerial battle that took place in the skies about Southern England in the Summer of 1940, during World War II. The story of more than thirty dynamic actions during the battle is told as the background to Robert Taylor's stunning depictions of the event. Detailed information about the battle as well as fascinating information about the paintings is augmented by the recollections of some of the most famous aces, including Douglas Bader, Johnnie Johnson, and, Adolf Galland. If you have enjoyed Robert Taylor's previous volumes of combat paintings then you won't want to miss this one!
Published
30/04/2010
Publisher
David & Charles PLC
ISBN
9780715336199
'The Great Government Aerodrome'
RFC Narborough - The Story of a First World War Airfield.
by David E Turner - Chairman, Narborough Local History Society
This book traces the history of the early days of the Royal Naval Air Services and the Royal Flying Corps to the Royal Air Force at Narborough. It tells of the activities and role played at what became the fifth largest aerodrome in Britain. To-day, nothing remains of Narborough aerodrome but the local aviation history. Unique illustrations give an insight into daily life at a First Wold War Airfield
ISBN 0 9538695 9 8 Distributed by Mandrake
Published by Ian Handcock
Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.
The Street, Flixton, Nr Bungay. Suffolk. NR35 1NZ.
ISBN 978-09541239-4-9
Printed by Bidnall Press Ltd. Beccles, Suffolk. NR34 7TD
In this fascinating book the author chronicles the lives of ordinary people, of the airmen and others who were involved in the desperate struggle to free Europe from Nazi tyranny. Illustrated with many photographs, taken at the time, and since, this is a superb evocation of a period when two nations were suddenly thrown together in mutual cause, the resultant cultural clash, and the unbreakable bonds that were formed, lasting to the present day.
Martin W. Bowman has established an international reputation for his superb aerial photography. He is also a widely respected military historian who has written over seventy books on aviation and related subjects. Martin lives in Norwich, Norfolk, England and is active in historical research concerning East Anglia and the many RAF and USAAF squadrons that were based there during the War.
This latest book - The Air War In East Anglia is as a nostalgic salute to the US 8th Airforce in East Anglia. filled with atmospheric photographs and reminiscences from local people, it conjures a vivid impression of a period during the second world war when this rural corner of the country was transformed into Little America.
Martin Bowman will be talking and signing copies of his new book at the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library.
If you would like to attend an event is to be held at The 2nd Air Division Memorial Library, The Forum. Norwich on Wednesday June 17th 2009 at 6:30 pm
Tickets £5 from Jarrolds Customer Services, Floor 2, (T) 01603 660661
