With Fascism spreading across Europe, Britain rapidly expanded the Air Force to confidently compete in aerial conflict. Training bases, like RAF Annan, and satellite airfields sprun up in rural areas.
The poor weather conditions and the hilly landscape around the Solway would prove very difficult for these inexperienced pilots.
This 17 page booklet contains photographs throughout.
N.B. This booklet is incoporated within the book, “The Solway Military Coast” by Sarah Harper.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
ONLINE BOOKING: We are currently having some technical issues with our online booking system and are working with our online booking provider to resolve this. In the meantime, please come to the The Devil's Porridge Museum and pay on arrival. Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenienced caused. Dismiss