A History of RAF Drem at War

A History of RAF Drem at War Author:Malcolm Fife Language:English Format:Softcover Dimensions:6.75" x 9.75" Photos:black and white photos Publisher:Fonthill Media ISBN:9781781555231 Item No. 9781781555231 A comprehensive history of the Second World War Fighter Command airfield at RAF Drem located near Edinburgh. It was one of Scotland's most important airfields in this conflict. Its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps Gullane air station is included in the account. When war broke out in 1939 among the first targets attacked by the Luftwaffe was the Royal Navy base at Rosyth. The Spitfires at RAF Drem were scrambled to protect this vital installation and were engaged in some of the first air battles over Britain. The exploits of its pilots received much attention from the press at the time. By mid-1940, much of the fighting had gravitated to the south of England. Spitfires and Hurricanes based at Drem would, howev