Part of the Aviation Heritage Trail series, the airfields in this book are concentrated in Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Essex and Greater London.

The South east of England emerged from six years of war with a rich diversity of RAF bomber and fighter airfields used by the 2nd Tactical Air Force, both before and after the D-Day landings. Much of this proud legacy is now disappearing. However, the tourist can combine visits to an abundance of disused and active airfields, country houses and museums with countless attractions, imaginative locations and broadland and coastal hideaways that have no equal.

The 26 airfields covered are; Biggin Hill, Bradwell Bay, Chailey, Coolham, Deanland, Detling, Dunsfold, Fairlop, Friston, Gatwick, Gravesend, Heston, Hornchurch, Horne, Hunsdon, Kenley, Lympne, Manston, Newchurch, Northolt, North Weald, Redhill, Sculthorpe, Shoreham, Swanton Morley and West Malling.

This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would have sought well-deserved entertainment and relaxation. Other museums and places that are relevant will also be described and general directions on how to get them included.