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East Riding Airfields 1915-1920
Author
Geoffrey Simmons
Even before the outbreak of the First World War, aviation had made its presence felt in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with visits and demonstrations by many of the leading aviation pioneers. These included Gustav Hamel, Harry Hawker, B C Hucks and Robert Blackburn, founder of the Blackburn aircraft company. It was, however, the outbreak of the war in 1914 and the threat of the German Zeppelins which led to the establishment of the first official air bases in the area.
In fact the first ever enemy attacks upon Yorkshire came from the German navy when they bombarded Scarborough and Whitby on 16 December 1914. On 6 June 1915 threat became reality when a Zeppelin bombed Hull, killing 24 people and injuring 40.
For the next four years the landing grounds and marine stations in the East Riding served as bases for British Aircraft and Airships who were defending towns and coastal shipping from air and sea attack.
By 1919, after the 'war to end all wars' had run its course, most of these simple landing grounds were rapidly abandoned and soon forgotten.
Publisher
Crecy / Flight Recorder Publications
Condition is Very Good
Softback containing 104 pages
First Edition 2009
9780954560591
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