The friendly invasion seen through English eyes
A collection of contemporary and later memories of local people who remember the American presence on Station 174.
- The roar of engines, yellow tails and red flares
- Arrival of the 486th, chaff and baseballs
- Radar mascot, the Doughnut bus and Jones of Waldingfield
- Public relations, American MPs and the colour bar
- Transforming the landscape, battle damage and Glen Miller
- Lifesavers, a dangerous souvenir and an important lodger
- Enduring friendships
- A wartime romance
- A crash landing, a banana and a ham sandwich
- The evening Liberty Truck, local liaisons and the reality of war
- Celebrating victory
- Laughter in Court
