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Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
Set in the north Norfolk countryside, Sculthorpe was the hub of offensive operations until its closure in 1944 for upgrading as a base for heavy bombers, its runway ideal for US Strategic Air Command bombers like the B-29. By 1951, it was formally handed over to US control and became a prime front-line nuclear bomber base as well as a center of intelligence gathering via secret surveillance flights over Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. There are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"A history and guide to the historic British airfields where American bombers had to be ready to go at a moment's notice -- includes photos. A magnificent centuries-old house in England, Elveden Hall served as the Headquarters of the 3rd Air Division of the 8th US Army Air Force during the Second World War. Broadly speaking, it flew B17 Flying Fortresses out of Suffolk, but also included some bases in Norfolk. Some units had short periods flying B24...
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