This book documents the history and operational life of RAF Upper Heyford, a major Cold War airbase in the United Kingdom, with a focus on its role during the period when US Air Force F-111 aircraft were stationed there. It combines historical narrative and extensive photographic material to show daily base operations, aircraft activity, and the strategic importance of the installation within NATO defense planning during the Cold War. The work is part of the “Superbase” series, which explores significant military airbases in detail, making it both a visual record and a technical-historical overview of Upper Heyford’s aviation and military significance.

Jon Davison

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