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Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation
The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First World War by successfully protecting the Royal Navy fleet from submarine attack. It was the proud boast of the Airship Service that no vessels accompanied by one of their airships were lost to a U-boat offensive. Author Tina Bilbé tells the story of Kingsnorth, exploring the development of the station, the challenges faced and overcome, the people who contributed to the station’s success, and how the station and its legacy have changed the local area. Contemporary accounts and pictures, including previously unpublished material, bring this story to life, whether for the local historian or military enthusiast. The extensive list of former personnel will also appeal to anyone who may have had a relative serve there.
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Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation
The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First World War by successfully protecting the Royal Navy fleet from submarine attack. It was the proud boast of the Airship Service that no vessels accompanied by one of their airships were lost to a U-boat offensive. Author Tina Bilbé tells the story of Kingsnorth, exploring the development of the station, the challenges faced and overcome, the people who contributed to the station’s success, and how the station and its legacy have changed the local area. Contemporary accounts and pictures, including previously unpublished material, bring this story to life, whether for the local historian or military enthusiast. The extensive list of former personnel will also appeal to anyone who may have had a relative serve there.
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Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation

Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation

by Tina Bilbe
Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation
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Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation

Kingsnorth Airship Station: In Defence of the Nation

by Tina Bilbe

Overview

The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First World War by successfully protecting the Royal Navy fleet from submarine attack. It was the proud boast of the Airship Service that no vessels accompanied by one of their airships were lost to a U-boat offensive. Author Tina Bilbé tells the story of Kingsnorth, exploring the development of the station, the challenges faced and overcome, the people who contributed to the station’s success, and how the station and its legacy have changed the local area. Contemporary accounts and pictures, including previously unpublished material, bring this story to life, whether for the local historian or military enthusiast. The extensive list of former personnel will also appeal to anyone who may have had a relative serve there.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780752491530
Publisher: The History Press
Publication date: 11/04/2013
Pages: 168
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Tina Bilbé works professionally as a librarian and is a keen family historian. She has previously written articles on the history Kingsnorth Airship Station .

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 7

1 The Site 9

2 Research and Production 35

3 Operations and Procedures 57

4 Airships 72

5 Personnel 81

Appendix: Airship Station Timeline 157

Sources 159

Index 165

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