Martyn Chorlton Livres

The book explores Staffordshire's rich aviation history, beginning with the Royal Flying Corps' arrival in 1916 amid Zeppelin threats during World War I. It delves into the experiences of airfields during World War II, highlighting the planes, pilots, and the contributions of local civilians to the war effort. Through detailed narratives, it captures the intersection of military history and community involvement in aviation.

Presented in an illustrated format, this book provides a detailed history of the wartime airfields of the North West of England, including Cark, Crosby-on- Eden, Great Orton and Millom.

While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it. This book deals with this fighter plane.

The formation of the Pathfinder Force in August 1942 produced a steady but certain change in the fortunes of Bomber Command. Its effectiveness against targets during the early years of the war had been very difficult to gauge.

An account of the part played by the airfields in the Lothians during the Second World War; the planes and pilots who flew them; and the local civilians who worked alongside them.

RAF Bomber Command lost 55,000 men during WWII. Their motto was Press on Regardless and the majority of their operational missions involved flying into the fiery, smoke-filled skies of occupied Europe. No less than 23 of their members were awarded Britain's highest decoration for valour The Victoria Cross; most of them posthumously.

The book delves into the three significant 'thousand bomber' operations conducted by Bomber Command in 1942, highlighting the immense challenges faced during this crucial period of World War II. Martyn Chorlton draws on his extensive knowledge of the subject to provide an in-depth analysis of the strategies, tactics, and historical context surrounding these operations, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their impact on the war's progression.

At the outbreak of World War II, only 111 Squadron and a handful of others were equipped with the Hurricane. Thanks to sudden massive orders and a well- organized Hawker sub-contracting production to Gloster and General Aircraft, more squadrons rapidly became operational.

The contribution of Scotland's airfields during the Second World War is sometimes underestimated or even overlooked completely, but the aircraft that flew from the seven airfields of Fife and Central Region were of crucial importance in the battle to keep the North Sea open to allied ships.

Martyn Chorlton takes a lavishly illustrated look at the iconic maritime patrol aircraft - the Nimrod.