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Kingsnorth Airship Station
Tina Bilbe
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Description for Kingsnorth Airship Station
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 3JJF; HBWN; JWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First World War by successfully protecting the Royal Navy fleet from submarine attack. It was the proud boast of the Airship Service that no vessels accompanied by one of their airships were lost to a U-boat offensive. Author Tina Bilbé tells the story of Kingsnorth, exploring the development of the station, the challenges faced and overcome, the people who contributed to the station’s success, and how the station and its legacy have changed the local area. Contemporary accounts and pictures, including previously unpublished material, bring ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752491530
SKU
V9780752491530
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
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