Defending Wales ― The Coast and Sea Lanes in Wartime

Phillips relates the stories of the squadrons and flight crews that defended the Welsh coast and sea lanes against attack during World War I and II, including the air defenses of the Welsh sea lanes against enemy submarines and the defense of the ports and harbors against enemy bombers. He describes early defenses beginning with the reign of Edward I; the roles of airships, seaplanes, and land-based aircraft during World War I; flying boats and coastal command land-based aircraft during World War II; and specific airfields and bases. No index is provided. Distributed by Casemate. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Alan Phillips was born in Pembrokeshire, on the south-west coast of Wales, the region most associated with air defence in the two World Wars. After leaving college he joined the Royal Air Force. After completing his term in the RAF he worked for the Ministry of Defence. He is a member of the Airfield Research Group and has written several articles for aviation magazines and local newspapers, as well as several books on aviation, castles and various fortifications. He lives in Colwyn Bay.