Wings Over Sands: A History of RAF Cark Airfield & RAF Grange-over-Sands - Softcover

Nixon, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 099275142X ISBN 13: 9780992751425

Publisher: Pixel Tweaks Publications, 2014

Synopsis

This richly illustrated and often humorous book explores the fascinating history of the Cark Airfield site—from the proposed airship factory development of 1916–1917 to its pivotal role during the Second World War as RAF Cark.

It covers the activities of several key wartime units, including No. 1 Staff Pilot Training Unit (1942–1945), No. 9 Light Artillery Unit, and 650 Squadron Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Unit (1942–1944). It also features the story of RAF Grange-over-Sands’ Equipment Officer’s Training School, which was based at the Cumbria Grand Hotel from 1941 to 1944.

More than just a local history, this book takes readers on a journey far beyond Cumbria—to Iceland, South Africa, Canada, Australia, America, and even Blackpool—revealing the wide reach and unexpected connections of this quiet corner of the South Furness peninsula during wartime.

Written in recognition of the enduring interest in Britain’s wartime past, this volume reflects the author’s deep and ongoing fascination with the airfields of South Cumbria and their role in a global conflict.

About this title

About the Author

John Nixon was born in Ulverston, South Lakes, in 1953 and attended High Newton Primary School. Later, on leaving Cartmel Church of England School in 1968, he made his living in varied ways until he joined Her Majesty's Prison Service in 1974. After 32 years service, he is now retired and a self-employed writer. John is also the author of 'Wings over Sands' the history of RAF Cark & RAF Grange-over-Sands, and 'Warbirds of Walney' the history of RAF Walney Airfield which was shortlisted for the 2014 Lakeland Book of the Year.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pixel Tweaks Publications
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 099275142X
• ISBN 13: 9780992751425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220