RAF Duxford
Founded in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during World War I, RAF Duxford also served as a base for two United States Squadrons, 137 and 159, and later became a key mobilisation site for three DH9 day bomber squadrons.
As the first Fighter Command airfield to receive the Spitfire in August 1938, RAF Duxford earned a vital role in the early stages of the Second World War.
Richard Smith’s meticulous research reveals rare, never-before-seen images, making this book essential for collectors, historians, and veterans alike.
RAF Duxford
Founded in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during World War I, RAF Duxford also served as a base for two United States Squadrons, 137 and 159, and later became a key mobilisation site for three DH9 day bomber squadrons.
As the first Fighter Command airfield to receive the Spitfire in August 1938, RAF Duxford earned a vital role in the early stages of the Second World War.
Richard Smith’s meticulous research reveals rare, never-before-seen images, making this book essential for collectors, historians, and veterans alike.
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Founded in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during World War I, RAF Duxford also served as a base for two United States Squadrons, 137 and 159, and later became a key mobilisation site for three DH9 day bomber squadrons.
As the first Fighter Command airfield to receive the Spitfire in August 1938, RAF Duxford earned a vital role in the early stages of the Second World War.
Richard Smith’s meticulous research reveals rare, never-before-seen images, making this book essential for collectors, historians, and veterans alike.
