In addition to the history of the bases themselves, this book covers the histories of all the USAF units who served there and the aircraft types they operated. Lavishly illustrated throughout, with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, the concluding chapter brings the reader right up to the present day, with an insight into the development of the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. This book will be invaluable to any aviation enthusiast or historian who wishes to learn more about the USAF years at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge.

Based on a true story, this moving account describes the four year period that Jan Plesman, a Dutch fighter pilot, was stationed in England during the Second World War. Here he meets an Australian WAAF with whom he becomes deeply involved, but tragic and dramatic events are to intervene.More than eighty percent of this story is taken from Jan's diary and serves as a lasting tribute to a true hero...