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Nine Lives The Story of Biggin Hill
by [Martin, Alex]
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, Biggin Hill, world-famous as a Battle of Britain fighter station, has had many lives. First used as an airfield in 1917, Biggin Hill saw brutal action in both World Wars, never losing a day's operations despite devastating enemy attacks. Since 1959 two dynamic figures have kept this historic airfield open against the odds: fighter ace Jock Maitland, creator of the renowned Biggin Hill Air Show, and army pilot Andrew Walters, who has turned it into London's No 1 business airport, with a thriving aviation community that includes air charter companies, engineering firms, flying schools, storage and restoration, and Formula 1 and Bombardier interests. Meanwhile a new Museum and St George's Memorial Chapel keeps memories alive.
The first full history of this great airfield, Nine Lives looks behind the scenes of a busy modern airport, digs deep into its dramatic past, and tells an inspiring tale of enterprise, innovation, teamwork and determination.,
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- Unicorn Publishing Group Brand
- Jul 27, 2023 Pub Date:
- 9781914414152 ISBN-13:
- 1914414152 ISBN-10:
- 256.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 10.26 in * 0.54 in * 9.51 in Dimensions:
- 3 lb Weight:
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