Scotland's wartime airfields: Conflict and legacy |
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Authors: | Keith Bryers |
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Institution: | Easter Balnaguie, Munlochy, Ross‐shire , IV8 8PD |
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Abstract: | Prior to the outbreak of World War 2 there were very few active military airfields in Scotland but with the end of Appeasement in 1938 a major programme of expansion was underway. This paper traces the origins of the airfields used in World War 2 and discusses wartime roles and duties undertaken. Spatial distribution and socio‐economic effects are considered along with post‐war uses of this substantial legacy. |
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Keywords: | Scotland airfields World War 2 transport land use |
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