Wings Across the Border, a history of aviation in north east Wales and the northern Marches, Vol 1

Wings Across the Border is the first detailed study of the history of aviation in north Wales and the English border counties. This first volume covers the early days from the balloon enthusiasts of the nineteenth century to the 'barnstormers' and airships of the inter-war period. In addition to a chronological narrative of the development of aviation and its pioneers (men such as Vivian Hewitt and Thomas M. Dutton) Wings Across the Border provides statistical data on: all recorded balloon flights from Shrewsbury, 1880–1913; the Llangefni Naval blimps 1915–18 (plus all shipping losses in the Irish Sea due to U-boats); representative aircraft of Nos 244 & 255 Squadrons, 1917–18; RFC, RNAS and RAF stations in north Wales and the border area, 1914–19; details of many of the accidents and casualties in the area.Illustrated with over 70 photographs depicting aircraft, airmen and airfields, this book has become an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in early British aviation or the local history of north Wales and the border country.

Author: Derrick Pratt & Mike Grant
Publisher: Bridge
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 8 x 11 inches tall, 100 Pages, Lavishly Illustrated with Old B&W Photos and maps throughout.