Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days in the southern region of England in the 1970s.

Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days in the southern region of England in the 1960s.

Kevin Derrick looks back at the locomotive-spotting days of the 1970s in the Eastern region of England.

Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days in the London Midland Region in the 1970s.

Kevin Derrick looks back at the locomotive-spotting days of the 1970s in the Western region of England.

Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days around the Scottish region in the 1970s.

Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days in the southern region of England in the 1960s.

"As part of the Aviation Heritage Trail series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area in this case West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Cornwall. The South and South-west 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 threatening to disappear. However, the tourist can combine visits to an abundance of disused and active airfields, country houses and museums with countless attractions, imaginative locations, broad land, and coastal hideaways that have no equal.The airfields and other places of interest include Hartford Bridge, Lasham, Westhamptonett, Merston, Odiham, Holmsley South, Funtington, Hurn, Ford, Tangmere, Ibsley, Perranporth, Thruxton, Thorney Island, Appledram, Selesy, Needs Oar Point, Zeals, Lee-on-Solent and Bognor Regis. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favorite 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."