Essex: A Hidden Aviation History

Essex is not known for being the cradle of British aviation, but perhaps it should be. From the establishment of Britains earliest aerodrome to its dogged defence of London during two world wars, Essex can rightly stake its claim to a place in British aviation history. Yet it has largely flown under the radar. Essexs aviation heritage is commemorated by the UKs largest known surviving group of Royal Flying Corps buildings; meanwhile, its future is led by the UKs fourth busiest airport - a place once built by foreign hands. In between, its soil has been crossed by now-invisible runways and dotted with little-known memorials. For more than a century, Englands eleventh largest county has played host to some of the countrys most ground-breaking aerial moments. Essex: A Hidden Aviation History uncovers the concealed landmarks that tell the remarkable story of one countys special contribution to British aviation.