Serving a Nation at War - John Laing & Son.

1946 1st ed. ' Serving a Nation at War - A review of the building and civil engineering work of John Laing & Son Ltd '. Large format 375mm x 240mm, packed with illustrations showing the important work by the well known construction company during the War. Shows and some plans from projects such as the construction of the underground HQ of Bomber Command at High Wycombe to it's involvement in the fabrication of substantial parts of the Mulberry Harbour. Also includes chapters on aerodromes, ordnance ( including the ROF at Sellafield ) and aircraft factories as well as more usual civil engineering projects such as power stations, light industry and coal. Good, used condition with some marking to boards. Interesting study of a neglected area of wartime history.
Large and heavy item.

Code: 11083