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Wings over Wexford: The USN Air Station Wexford 1918-19 by Liam Gaul
Wings over Wexford: The USN Air Station Wexford 1918-19 by Liam Gaul
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In 1918, during the final year of the First World War, the USN had a force of over 400 sailors and 22 officers and 4 Curtiss H16 seaplanes based in at Ferrybank, Wexford. The base was a veritable village with accommodation, hospital, medics, post office, YMCA Hall, radio towers, electricity generating plant and very large aircraft hangers. Although only operational for a limited period, its impact on the town of Wexford was considerable and its achievements in the global conflict were significant, protecting shipping, both naval and commercial, from the German u-boats.To mark the impending 100-year anniversary of this base, this book by local historian Liam Gaul recalls this often-overlooked aspect of Ireland's involvement in the First World War.
Publisher: THP IrelandPublication date: 2017-11-10
Pages: 160
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780750983518-N
Dimensions: 233.0 x 155.0 x 9.0 mm
Weight: 0.257 kg
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