RAF Duxford
Founded in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during World War I, RAF Duxford also served as a base for two United States Squadrons, 137 and 159, and later became a key mobilisation site for three DH9 day bomber squadrons.Â
As the first Fighter Command airfield to receive the Spitfire in August 1938, RAF Duxford earned a vital role in the early stages of the Second World War.
Richard Smith’s meticulous research reveals rare, never-before-seen images, making this book essential for collectors, historians, and veterans alike.
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Founded in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during World War I, RAF Duxford also served as a base for two United States Squadrons, 137 and 159, and later became a key mobilisation site for three DH9 day bomber squadrons.Â
As the first Fighter Command airfield to receive the Spitfire in August 1938, RAF Duxford earned a vital role in the early stages of the Second World War.
Richard Smith’s meticulous research reveals rare, never-before-seen images, making this book essential for collectors, historians, and veterans alike.
