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British Airship Bases of the Twentieth Century (Hardcover): Malcolm Fife

British Airship Bases of the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)

Malcolm Fife

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Numerous books have been written on airships, but few concentrate on the bases and infrastructure which supported their operations. British Airship Bases of the Twentieth Century documents the development of airship facilities, beginning with their primitive arrangement prior to the First World War. The outbreak of hostilities in 1914 resulted in the adoption of airships for military purposes: ambitious bases and mooring-out stations were established across Britain, operated chiefly by the Royal Naval Air Service for the protection of shipping against U-boats. Finally, Malcolm Fife also relates the aeronautical developments, airship accidents, and post-war vacuum which led to the closure and dismemberment of most British bases. In the 1920s, the Government tried to refashion these giants of the sky into a means of transport, to link together the far-flung regions of the Empire-a scheme that never came to fruition. This did not, however, bring an end to their fascination for certain private enthusiasts or communities marked by this industry.This is an enthralling chronicle of the birth and transitions of airships and their bases, from an experimental, to military, to commercial, to private purpose. The construction, accommodation, and individual service history of each airship station are researched and described in detail, as well as proposed passenger terminals overseas. Malcolm Fife pays equal attention to the attempts to revive the airship in the closing decade of the twentieth century, and the locations associated with them. This is a beautifully illustrated, informative, and moving read, essential to an understanding of Britain's aeronautical history.

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Imprint: Fonthill Media
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2015
Authors: Malcolm Fife
Dimensions: 255 x 174 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 978-1-78155-281-0
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest
LSN: 1-78155-281-9
Barcode: 9781781552810

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