Old Airfield Photos http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/ 252 rows en-gb 60 Norfolk. RAF Horsham St Faith http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1783452.html HORSHAM ST FAITH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber USAAF Station 123 OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Norwich Airport MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.669967&lon=1.275858&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> And also in the terminal building SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Horsham_St_Faith" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Horsham St Faith History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.673881&lon=1.28163&z=14&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Horsham St Faith Location</A> Sunday 20 September 2009: HORSHAM ST FAITH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber USAAF Station 123 OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Norwich Airport MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.669967&lon=1.275858&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> And also in the terminal building SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Horsham_St_Faith" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Horsham St Faith History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.673881&lon=1.28163&z=14&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Horsham St Faith Location</A>

Memorial near the terminal Memorial near the terminal Station Headquarters (SHQ) Works services building Armoury Armoury Dining room and institute, rear of Dining room and institute, rear of Dining room and institute, rear of Station Sick Quarters (SSQ) SSQ annex SSQ annex C type hangars C type hangars C type hangars C type hangar C type hangars C type hangar C type hanga Field Force Motor Transpoort (FFMT) Motor Transport (MT) building C type hangar C type hangar Station stores Station stores Station workshops Station workshops Station workshops Memorial near the terminal Memorial near the terminal Memorial near the terminal Plan of airfield on the memorial USAAF Stars and Bars RAF Roundel Security grills from the Sergeants mess, mounted next to the memorial Inscription below the grills Rear of the memorial

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Norfolk. RAF Mousehold Heath (RFC) http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1783005.html MOUSEHOLD HEATH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Not known OPENED: 1914 CLOSED: Not known POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Housing and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html" title="" target=_NEW>Mousehold Heath History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.646722&lon=1.330703&z=14.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Mousehold Heath Location</A> Sunday 20 September 2009: MOUSEHOLD HEATH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Not known OPENED: 1914 CLOSED: Not known POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Housing and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html" title="" target=_NEW>Mousehold Heath History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.646722&lon=1.330703&z=14.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Mousehold Heath Location</A>

Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Technical site - 1917 General Service shed Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Original tiling to the side of the building Further view of the tiles Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building Number 3 Aircraft Acceptance Prk - Unknown building This flag pole can be found near the road which splits the technical site from the flying field. Not sure if original.

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Norfolk. RAF Hardwick - USAAF Station 104 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1771407.html HARDWICK AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 104 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Returned to RAF CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Airfield memorial at communal site <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.465588&lon=1.328755&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Airfield Memorial</A> Crash memorial off the south end of north / south runway <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.460333&lon=1.310252&z=17.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Crash Memorial</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Hardwick.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hardwick History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.469874&lon=1.311022&z=14.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hardwick Location</A> Sunday 20 September 2009: HARDWICK AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 104 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Returned to RAF CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Airfield memorial at communal site <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.465588&lon=1.328755&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Airfield Memorial</A> Crash memorial off the south end of north / south runway <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.460333&lon=1.310252&z=17.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Crash Memorial</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Hardwick.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hardwick History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.469874&lon=1.311022&z=14.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hardwick Location</A>

Plaque inscription Communal site, Airfield Memorial Communal site, Airfield Memorial Inside the relocated blister hangar Crash memorial off the southern end of the north / south runway SE - NW runway, looking NW SE - NW runway, looking NW Eastern peritrack and runway head Eastern peritrack looking north WAAF site, Sergeants Quarters WAAF site - Ablutions, latrines and drying rooms WAAF site, Sergeants Quarters Communal site, Latrine and drying rooms Communal site, Latrine and drying rooms Communal site, Airmens Quarters Communal site, Airmens Quarters Communal site, Airmens Quarters Communal site, Airmens Quarters Communal site, Airmens Quarters Communal site, Airmens Quarters Maurice Hammonds two Mustangs which operate from a private strip adjacent to the communal site Communal site, Squash court Communal site, officers mess Communal site, officers mess Communal site, officers mess Communal site, Squash court Communal site, officers mess Communal site, officers mess Communal site, Airfield Memorial Communal site, Airfield Memorial Communal site, Commanding Officers' quarters Communal site, Firepool, Sgt's Showers & Latrines behind Communal site, Sgts Mess Communal site, Sgts Mess Communal site, Inside the relocated blister hangar - Roll of Honor

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Norfolk. RNAS Pulham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1769927.html PULHAM AIRSTATION LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Maintenance OPENED: 1945 CLOSED: 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF No 53 Maintenance Unit CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In Pulham St Mary under the village sign SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://pennoyers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=1" title="" target=_NEW>Pulham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.411164&lon=1.234498&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Pulham Location</A> Sunday 20 September 2009: PULHAM AIRSTATION LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Maintenance OPENED: 1945 CLOSED: 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF No 53 Maintenance Unit CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In Pulham St Mary under the village sign SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://pennoyers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=1" title="" target=_NEW>Pulham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.411164&lon=1.234498&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Pulham Location</A>

Unknown building Base of one of the large airship hangars Base of one of the large airship hangars Unknown building Unknown building Unknown shed, one of three in a row Unknown shed, one of three in a row Unknown shed, one of three in a row Unknown shed, second of three in a row Unknown shed, second of three in a row View over the airfield site A further hangar base Unknown building Unknown building Unknown building Unknown building interior Unknown building interior Unknown building interior, not sure about the signage Unknown building interior, not sure about the signage Unknown building Unknown building Unknown building Unknown building The road to the main entrance Pulham St Mary village sign Pulham St Mary village sign Pulham St Mary village sign Memorial plaque at the base of the sign Pulham St Mary village sign

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Essex. RAF Chipping Ongar http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1769363.html CHIPPING ONGAR AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 162 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1959 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF – unknown usage CURRENT USE: Agriculture, light aviation MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Addition to war memorial in Church yard plus small display in Church <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.742047&lon=0.310664&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chipping_Ongar.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Ongar History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.728107&lon=0.291734&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Ongar Location</A> Saturday 19 September 2009: CHIPPING ONGAR AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 162 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1959 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF _ unknown usage CURRENT USE: Agriculture, light aviation MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Addition to war memorial in Church yard plus small display in Church <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.742047&lon=0.310664&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chipping_Ongar.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Ongar History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.728107&lon=0.291734&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Ongar Location</A>

War memorial in Willingdale Churchyard 387th Bombardment Group inscription Small display in the Church Small display in the Church Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Unknown buildings on a domestic site north of the airfield off Fyfield Road Western peritrack looking north The flying club located on a spectacle dispersal off the western peritrack Western peritrack looking south Western peritrack, NW head of NW - SE runway N Western peritrack looking north From the western peritrack, looking west towards the bomb stores Unknown building to the east of the airfieldd off Norton Heath Road Operations block, east of the airfield Operations block, east of the airfield Operations block, east of the airfield Nordon bomb site store, east of the airfield Nordon bomb site store, east of the airfield Operations block, east of the airfield Nordon bomb site store and operations block, east of the airfield Free gunnery trainer, east of the airfield

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 Essex. RAF North Weald http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1768866.html NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1964 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.713085&lon=0.15568&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.northwealdairfieldhistory.org/" title="" target=_NEW>RAF North Weald History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.722082&lon=0.153943&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF North Weald Location</A> Saturday 19 September 2009: NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1964 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.713085&lon=0.15568&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.northwealdairfieldhistory.org/" title="" target=_NEW>RAF North Weald History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.722082&lon=0.153943&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF North Weald Location</A>

The airfield museum is located in the house used as the Station office The airfield museum is located in the house used as the Station office E - pens The famous E - pens E - pens E - pens Northern peritrack Northern peritrack Pickett-Hamilton Fort off the northern peritrack Pickett-Hamilton Fort off the northern peritrack Pickett-Hamilton Fort off the northern peritrack Modern hangar with a definite Not sure if post war or not The famous The famous Northern peritrack looking west Looking west, the T2 hangars are not original to North Weald A passing Vampire Modern hangar Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack WW2 era latrine block near the T2's Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Non original T2 hangars off the western peritrack Southern end of main runway looking north The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance The memorial at the former main entrance, station office behind Former main entrance, unknown installation The airfield museum is located in the house used as the Station office Stained glass window within the museum Inside the museum Former main entrance - power house Former main entrance - Flag pole, not sure if original Former main entrance - plaque at the base of the flag pole Fire tender sheds Control Tower drawing number 5223a/51 Control Tower drawing number 5223a/51 Hurricane memorial near the control tower

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 Suffolk. RAF Tuddenham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1766955.html TUDDENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1963 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: USAF as satellite station and RAF with Thor missiles CURRENT USE: Agriculture and quarrying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.314515&lon=0.546559&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/T-V/Tuddenham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Tuddenham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.315586&lon=0.575428&z=14.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Tuddenham Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: TUDDENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1963 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: USAF as satellite station and RAF with Thor missiles CURRENT USE: Agriculture and quarrying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.314515&lon=0.546559&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/T-V/Tuddenham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Tuddenham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.315586&lon=0.575428&z=14.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Tuddenham Location</A>

Memorial at Tuddenham St Mary Memorial at Tuddenham St Mary Memorial at Tuddenham St Mary Memorial at Tuddenham St Mary Memorial at Tuddenham St Mary Village sign Village sign Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - squash court Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - squash court Communal site - Standby set house Communal site - Standby set house Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts Communal site - various huts North of communal site - unknown North of communal site - unknown Airfield site - unknown

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Cambridgeshire. RAF Wratting Common http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763999.html WRATTING COMMON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber Command OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.131873&lon=0.385182&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: The technical site and hangar beyond are on private property permission to view must be obtained first. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s51.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wratting Common History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.127903&lon=0.3984&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wratting Common Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: WRATTING COMMON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber Command OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.131873&lon=0.385182&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: The technical site and hangar beyond are on private property permission to view must be obtained first. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s51.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wratting Common History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.127903&lon=0.3984&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wratting Common Location</A>

B1 hangar west of the airfield Memorial plaque detail Information board on farm building behind the memorial T2 hangar west of the airfield T2 hangar west of the airfield B1 hangar west of the airfield Technical site - unknown Memorial near former main entrance Memorial near former main entrance Memorial near former main entrance Technical site - unknown Technical site - MT sheds Technical site - Unknown nissen style hut Technical site - Marston shed and MT ramps Technical site - Unknown Technical site - Marston shed and MT ramps Technical site - Unknown Technical site - Workshops or stores Technical site - Workshops or stores Technical site - Workshops or stores Technical site - Workshops or stores Northern peritrack looking east T2 hangar from northern peritrack Weston Colville village sign, north of the airfield Weston Colville village sign, north of the airfield

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Essex. RAF Ridgewell - USAAF Station 167 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763977.html RIDGEWELL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 167 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1957 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bomb Storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture and flying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.027117&lon=0.546023&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Ridgewell.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Ridgewell History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.04466&lon=0.560134&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Ridgewell Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: RIDGEWELL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 167 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1957 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bomb Storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture and flying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.027117&lon=0.546023&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Ridgewell.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Ridgewell History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.04466&lon=0.560134&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Ridgewell Location</A>

Memorial at the former sick quarters Memorial at the former sick quarters Memorial at the former sick quarters Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial at the former sick quarters Memorial at the former sick quarters Further memorial at the sick quarters Further memorial at the sick quarters Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Sick quarters buildings Disperesed living site, unknown building Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Standby set house Communal site - Standby set house Communal site - Standby set house Communal site - Gym and Chancel Airfield site - western head of west / east runway View southeast across the airfield from western runway head Ashen village sign, north of the airfield Northern runway head of the north / south runway

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Essex. RAF Gosfield - USAAF Station 154 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763933.html GOSFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 154 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Industry and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.935973&lon=0.58871&z=19.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/G/Gosfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Gosfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.950351&lon=0.580964&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Gosfield Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: GOSFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 154 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Industry and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.935973&lon=0.58871&z=19.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/G/Gosfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Gosfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.950351&lon=0.580964&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Gosfield Location</A>

Western peritrack looking north Western peritrack at the junction with the bomb stores road Bomb stores road Unkown buiildings off the bobm stores road Fusing hut Fusing hut Bomb stores roads Fusing hut Fusing hut Western head of west / east runway Southern peritrack looking east Memorial in Gosfield Memorial plaque detail Memorial in Gosfield Control tower Control tower Control tower This is in bushes off the eastern runway head. Painted a few years ago to welcome back veterens for a Eastern peritrack looking south Eastern peritrack looking north

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Essex. Memorial At Shalford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763908.html A memorial to the crew of B17 "Dry Gulcher" which crashed nearby on 4th August 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.933879&lon=0.50497&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: A memorial to the crew of B17 "Dry Gulcher" which crashed nearby on 4th August 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.933879&lon=0.50497&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial stone Memorial stone

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Essex. RAF Great Sampford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763542.html GREAT SAMPFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1948 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.990066&lon=0.351533&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Great Sampford Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: GREAT SAMPFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1948 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.990066&lon=0.351533&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Great Sampford Location</A>

Approch road west of the airfield Western peritrack looking south Western peritrack looking north Looking east over the airfield Defensive pillbox Unknown building Unknown building

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Cambridgeshire. RAF Castle Camps http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1763488.html CASTL CAMPS AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.060658&lon=0.386809&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.hawkertempest.se/CastleCamps.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Castle Camps History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.053083&lon=0.3803&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Castle Camps Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: CASTL CAMPS AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.060658&lon=0.386809&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.hawkertempest.se/CastleCamps.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Castle Camps History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.053083&lon=0.3803&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Castle Camps Location</A>

Memorial Communal site - unknown Village sign Memorial Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial Memorial Dining rooms Dining rooms Dining rooms Dining rooms Dining rooms Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - unknown Living site - original signage Living site - original signage Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Technical site - MT sheds Technical site - MT sheds Technical site - Standby set house Looking northeast across the airfield Southwest peritrack looking northwest Southwest peritrack looking southeast

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Suffolk. RAF Stradishall http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1761689.html STRADISHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1970 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Transport Command CURRENT USE: Prison x 2 MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In front of officers mess <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.138569&lon=0.507422&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: The airfield is now the home of two prisons with the resultant security issues. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Suffolk/StradishallRAF.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stradishall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.132418&lon=0.516581&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stradishall Location</A> Friday 18 September 2009: STRADISHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1970 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Transport Command CURRENT USE: Prison x 2 MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In front of officers mess <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.138569&lon=0.507422&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: The airfield is now the home of two prisons with the resultant security issues. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Suffolk/StradishallRAF.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stradishall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.132418&lon=0.516581&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stradishall Location</A>

Front of the memorial Front plaque Rear of the memorial, officers mess behind Rear plaque Stradishall village sign Stradishall village sign Rear of the memorial Memorial and wing of officers mess Officers mess Sign to the memorial

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Suffolk. RAF Chedburgh http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1761624.html CHEDBURGH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1952 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Transport Command CURRENT USE: Agriculture and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.187754&lon=0.61591&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.179688&lon=0.618172&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chedburgh Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chedburgh.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chedburgh History</A> Friday 18 September 2009: CHEDBURGH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1952 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Transport Command CURRENT USE: Agriculture and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.187754&lon=0.61591&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.179688&lon=0.618172&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chedburgh Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chedburgh.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chedburgh History</A>

Chedburgh airfield Memorial Chedburgh airfield Memorial Chedburgh airfield Memorial Airfield plan Detail Village sign Village sign Western peritrack looking south Looking towards the northern head of runway 17-35 Looking down runway 17-35 Surviving drain cover Looking over the airfield from the north looking east to the technical site

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Lincolnshire. Memorial at Laughton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1748322.html A memorial to aircrew who lost their lives in the local area can be found in the cemetry. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.468652&lon=-0.723099&z=18.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Monday 31 August 2009: A memorial to aircrew who lost their lives in the local area can be found in the cemetry. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.468652&lon=-0.723099&z=18.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial inscription Memorial site Memorial site Memorial site

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Yorkshire. RAF Scorton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1731568.html SCORTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At Piggs Whin on the B6271 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.389532&lon=-1.6153&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Scorton" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Scorton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton Control Towers Page</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.397455&lon=-1.629738&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton Location</A> Saturday 25 July 2009: SCORTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At Piggs Whin on the B6271 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.389532&lon=-1.6153&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Scorton" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Scorton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton Control Towers Page</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.397455&lon=-1.629738&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Scorton Location</A>

Closer view of blister hangar Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Eastern peritrack looking north Main entrance Eastern peritrack looking south Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Eastern peritrack with blister hangar Looking over the southern end of the airfield Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Surviving buildings off the eastern peritrack Looking west over the airfield Memorial stone at Piggs Whin Memorial stone at Piggs Whin Memorial stone at Piggs Whin

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Wiltshire. Memorial at Stratton St Margaret http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1730066.html A memorial to the RCAF pilot of a Spitfire which crashed nearby on 7th December 1941 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.582059&lon=-1.746308&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Monday 22 June 2009: A memorial to the RCAF pilot of a Spitfire which crashed nearby on 7th December 1941 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.582059&lon=-1.746308&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial area Memorial plaque Memorial plaque Memorial area

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Wiltshire. RAF Wroughton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1725647.html WROUGHTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Maintenance and aircraft assembly OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1978 (Airfield) 1995 (Princess Alexandra Hospital POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Science Museum aircraft display, industry and recreation facilities MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the western entrance to the airfield off the A4361 road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.510847&lon=-1.812022&z=17.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> In a housing estate on the site of the Princess Alexandra Hospital <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.512587&lon=-1.768641&z=19.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Wroughton" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wroughton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.507686&lon=-1.799413&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wroughton Location</A> Monday 22 June 2009: WROUGHTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Maintenance and aircraft assembly OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1978 (Airfield) 1995 (Princess Alexandra Hospital POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Science Museum aircraft display, industry and recreation facilities MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the western entrance to the airfield off the A4361 road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.510847&lon=-1.812022&z=17.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> In a housing estate on the site of the Princess Alexandra Hospital <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.512587&lon=-1.768641&z=19.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Wroughton" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wroughton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.507686&lon=-1.799413&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Wroughton Location</A>

Prayer desk in Church of St John The Baptist and St Helen Memorial inscription In Wroughton, a rather nice mosaic Mosaic detail The mosaic Close up of Station badge RAF flagg in the Church Church of St John The Baptist and St Helen Robin hangar, several of these are dispersed far away from the airfield, these are west of the A4361 Robin hangar Robin hangar Robin hangar Robin hangar interior Memorial at west entrance to the airfield Memorial and Memorial stone Guardhouse, west side of airfield Control tower, northeast side of the airfield Control tower, northeast side of the airfield Guardroom, northeast side of the airfield Unknown, northeast side of the airfield Guardroom, northeast side of the airfield Sign in front of B1 hangars, southwest side of airfield B1 hangars, southwest side of airfield Southern peritrack looking east B1 hangar, southwest side of airfield B1 hangar, southwest side of airfield Southern peritrack looking west Southern peritrack looking west towards further

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Wiltshire. RAF Blakehill Farm http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1723599.html BLAKEHILL FARM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1952 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On the former technical site <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.626038&lon=-1.88753&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/B/Blakehill_Farm.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm – Control Towers website</A> <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Blakehill_Farm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm – Wikipedia entry</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.622613&lon=-1.889302&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm Location</A> Sunday 21 June 2009: BLAKEHILL FARM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1952 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On the former technical site <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.626038&lon=-1.88753&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/B/Blakehill_Farm.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm _ Control Towers website</A> <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Blakehill_Farm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm _ Wikipedia entry</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.622613&lon=-1.889302&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Blakehill Farm Location</A>

The newer memorial Plaque detail on original memorial Plaque detail on new memorial Plaque detail on new memorial Memorial area, original memorial on the right and the newer one on the left The original memorial The newer memorial Canadian Maple tree at memorial site Canadian Maple tree at memorial site Tree plaque detail The original memorial The newer memorial The two memorials Peritrack at north of airfield looking roughly southeast Dispersal at north of airfield Unknown building on tech site close to memorials Unknown building on tech site close to memorials Gas clothing and respirator store Gas clothing and respirator store Latrine block Gas clothing and respirator store Surviving dispersed site buildings, off the Chelworth road Surviving dispersed site buildings Surviving dispersed site buildings

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Gloucestershire. Memorial At Kempsford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1722736.html This memorial can be found on the wall of St Marys Church in Kempsford. It commeorates the crews of 190 and 620 Squadrons lost on operations from RAF Fairford. The memorial also commemorates the crews of two 620 Squafron Stirlings lost when their aircraft collided nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667004&lon=-1.76808&z=18.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Sunday 21 June 2009: This memorial can be found on the wall of St Marys Church in Kempsford. It commeorates the crews of 190 and 620 Squadrons lost on operations from RAF Fairford. The memorial also commemorates the crews of two 620 Squafron Stirlings lost when their aircraft collided nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667004&lon=-1.76808&z=18.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial plaque Memorial plaque Memorial plaque St Marys Church at Kempsford

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Gloucestershire. RAF Down Ampney http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1722710.html DOWN AMPNEY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At former main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667685&lon=-1.849431&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Down_Ampney" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Down Ampney History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667531&lon=-1.841235&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Down Ampney Location</A> Sunday 21 June 2009: DOWN AMPNEY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At former main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667685&lon=-1.849431&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Down_Ampney" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Down Ampney History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.667531&lon=-1.841235&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Down Ampney Location</A>

Memorial inscription Sign at NE end of NE / SW runway NW / SE runway looking SE NE / SW runway looking SW NE / SW runway looking SW NW / SE runway looking SE View west over the airfield Western perimeter track north end of airfield looking south Western perimeter track north end of airfield looking north NW head of NW / SE runway Northern peritrack looking east Memorial bench in Down Ampney Churchyard Bench plaque Sign in Churchyard Garden of rememberance Garden of rememberance Garden of rememberance Garden of rememberance Stained glass window in Down Ampney Church Stained glass window in Down Ampney Church Stained glass window in Down Ampney Church Stained glass window in Down Ampney Church Plaque in Down Ampney Church Plaque in Down Ampney Church Plaque in Down Ampney Church One of many kneelers in the Church One of many kneelers in the Church One of many kneelers in the Church View of Church interior with kneelers on show Down Ampney Church Surviving dispersed site trackway near the Church Western peritrack as it curves to the SW head of the SW / NE runway Western peritrack looking north SW head of SW / NE runway SW / NE runway Date inscribed in concrete Date inscribed in concrete Western runway head of west / east runway West / east runway looking to the east from western head Tech site roadway at western side of the airfield Memorail location Down Ampney airfield memorial Down Ampney airfield memorial Down Ampney airfield memorial Memorial inscription Down Ampney airfield memorial Down Ampney airfield memorial Sign to the memorial

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Oxfordshire. RAF Chipping Norton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1718425.html CHIPPING NORTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chipping_Norton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Norton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.924864&lon=-1.524411&z=15.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Norton Location</A> Sunday 21 June 2009: CHIPPING NORTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chipping_Norton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Norton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.924864&lon=-1.524411&z=15.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chipping Norton Location</A>

Western peritrack looking north Looking east over the flying field Western peritrack looking south Looking across the airfield from western peritrack Surviving building west of the airfield Surviving building west of the airfield Surviving building west of the airfield Surviving building west of the airfield

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Northamptonshire. Memorial At Chipping Warden http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1716556.html This wooden memorial to the crew of Wellington LP286 can be found at the location below. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.132889&lon=-1.269485&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Monday 22 June 2009: This wooden memorial to the crew of Wellington LP286 can be found at the location below. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.132889&lon=-1.269485&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial site Memorial inscription Memorial inscription Memorial inscription Memorial site

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Northamptonshire. RAF Chelveston http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1710985.html CHELVESTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: Not Known POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Maintenance command then USAF Strategic Air Command CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In Chelveston on the main road SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chelveston.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chelveston History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.304375&lon=-0.528078&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chelveston Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: CHELVESTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: Not Known POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Maintenance command then USAF Strategic Air Command CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In Chelveston on the main road SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Chelveston.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chelveston History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.304375&lon=-0.528078&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Chelveston Location</A>

Memorial site in Chelveston village Memorial site in Chelveston village Memorial site in Chelveston village Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial stone Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail John the Baptist Church which has a memorial stone on it Memorial stone Memorial stone Memorial stone Sign to the memorial

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Cambridgeshire. RAF Kimbolton - USAAF Station 117 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1709720.html KIMBOLTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 117 OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Outside the industrial estate on Stow road SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Kimbolton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Kimbolton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.317808&lon=-0.383364&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Kimbolton Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: KIMBOLTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 117 OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/K CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Outside the industrial estate on Stow road SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Kimbolton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Kimbolton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.317808&lon=-0.383364&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Kimbolton Location</A>

Memorial Memorial site Memorial Memorial detail Interpretation board Interpretation board Memorial area book of rememberance Memorial area bench with plaque Memorial bench plaque inscription View NW across the airfield View NW across the airfield

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Hertfordshire. Salisbury Hall http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1709677.html Salisbury Hall was used by the De Havilland Aircraft Company to house it's Mosquito design team. The prototype was designed and built here and also made it's maiden flight from an adjacent field. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.711508&lon=-0.271297&z=16.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Salisbury Hall Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: Salisbury Hall was used by the De Havilland Aircraft Company to house it's Mosquito design team. The prototype was designed and built here and also made it's maiden flight from an adjacent field. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.711508&lon=-0.271297&z=16.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Salisbury Hall Location</A>

Mosquito memorial Mosquito memorial Mosquito memorial Mosquito memorial Mosquito Mk B 35 TA 634 Information board Prototype Mosquito Robin hangar The area from which the first flight was made Original De Haviland building Information board about the Amiens raid

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Bedfordshire. RAF Little Staughton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1709075.html LITTLE STAUGHTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber – 8 Group Pathfinders OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: 1950 – USAF emergency use CURRENT USE: Light industry, general aviation and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: West of airfield on “Top End” road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.236667&lon=-0.375303&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/L/LittleStaughton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Little Staughton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.242005&lon=-0.364788&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Little Staughton Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: LITTLE STAUGHTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber _ 8 Group Pathfinders OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: 1950 _ USAF emergency use CURRENT USE: Light industry, general aviation and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: West of airfield on _Top End_ road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.236667&lon=-0.375303&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/L/LittleStaughton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Little Staughton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.242005&lon=-0.364788&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Little Staughton Location</A>

Western T2 hangar Memorial area Memorial area Memorial inscription Memorial area

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Leicestershire. Memorial To Frank Whittle http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1708951.html This memorial to Frank whittle, in the shape of a replica of the Gloster E28/39, can be found on a roundabout south of Lutterworth. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.450315&lon=-1.198387&z=16.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: This memorial to Frank whittle, in the shape of a replica of the Gloster E28/39, can be found on a roundabout south of Lutterworth. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.450315&lon=-1.198387&z=16.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A>

Frank whittle Memorial Frank whittle Memorial Frank whittle Memorial

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Hertfordshire. Hatfield Airfield http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1708937.html HATFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Flying training ^ aircraft factory airfield OPENED: 1930 CLOSED: 1993 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Sports centre (hangar) retail and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: To Richard Clarkson on wall of apartments near the hangar SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Hatfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Hatfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.765216&lon=-0.254411&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Hatfield Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: HATFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Flying training ^ aircraft factory airfield OPENED: 1930 CLOSED: 1993 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Sports centre (hangar) retail and industrial MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: To Richard Clarkson on wall of apartments near the hangar SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Hatfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Hatfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.765216&lon=-0.254411&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Hatfield Location</A>

The Comet Hotel Comet hangar and control tower Comet hangar and control tower Comet hangar and control tower Memorial plaque near the hangar Replica of a Comet Racer in the car park of the Comet Hotel Close up Comet hangar and control tower Comet hangar and control tower Comet hangar and control tower

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Hertfordshire. Radlett Airfield http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1707744.html RADLETT AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A - Handley Page aircraft production OPENED: 1929 CLOSED: 1970 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Handley Page aircraft production CURRENT USE: Warehousing MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At entrance to industrial park <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.707085&lon=-0.329628&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Radlett.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Radlett Airfield History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.719661&lon=-0.327052&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Radlett Airfield Location</A> Sunday 17 May 2009: RADLETT AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A - Handley Page aircraft production OPENED: 1929 CLOSED: 1970 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Handley Page aircraft production CURRENT USE: Warehousing MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At entrance to industrial park <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.707085&lon=-0.329628&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Radlett.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Radlett Airfield History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.719661&lon=-0.327052&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Radlett Airfield Location</A>

Airfield memorial at the former main entrance Airfield memorial at the former main entrance Airfield memorial at the former main entrance Airfield memorial at the former main entrance Airfield memorial at the former main entrance

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Hertfordshire. RAF Hunsdon http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1707709.html HUNSDON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture and General aviation MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the flying club SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.wartime-airfields.com/id9.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hunsdon History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.805603&lon=0.067634&z=14.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hunsdon Location</A> Saturday 16 May 2009: HUNSDON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture and General aviation MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the flying club SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.wartime-airfields.com/id9.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hunsdon History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.805603&lon=0.067634&z=14.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hunsdon Location</A>

Old Rectory in Hunsdon, used as the officers mess Old Rectory in Hunsdon, used as the officers mess Trackway at west of airfield FC type 'mushroom' gun post Parachute store Parachute store Parachute store Parachute store Pillbox in woods north of the airfield Slit trenches in woods north of the airfield Remains of signal mast in woods north of the airfield Memorial at the flying club Memorial at the flying club Memorial at the flying club Memorial at the flying club Memorial at the flying club Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial at the flying club Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial at the flying club NE / SW runway, looking SW Modern airfield sign Northern peritrack looking west Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) store Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) store NE / SW runway at it's junction with the intersecting E/W runway NE / SW runway at it's junction with the intersecting E/W runway E / W runway looking East Threshold lights at eastern end of east / west runway Looking west up the grass strip used by the flying club Sleeping shelters in woods SW area of airfield Sleeping shelter Sleeping shelter original building number Sleeping shelter Sleeping shelter

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]]> Sat May 16 2009 Lincolnshire. RAF Stenigot Chain Home Station http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1705786.html RAF Stenigot was opened in 1940 as a Chain Home radar station, later on the site housed a NATO ACE HIGH station, the dishes of which can still be seen laid flat on the ground. A single mast from the Chain Home system also stands. <li><A HREF="http://www.raf-lincolnshire.info/stenigot/stenigot.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stenigot History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.326492&lon=-0.115732&z=15.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stenigot Location</A> Sunday 24 May 2009: RAF Stenigot was opened in 1940 as a Chain Home radar station, later on the site housed a NATO ACE HIGH station, the dishes of which can still be seen laid flat on the ground. A single mast from the Chain Home system also stands. <li><A HREF="http://www.raf-lincolnshire.info/stenigot/stenigot.htm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stenigot History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.326492&lon=-0.115732&z=15.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Stenigot Location</A>

Aerial view of the site. Chain home mast to the right and Aces High dishes on the left Aerial view of RAF Stenigot Aerial view of RAF Stenigot Aerial view of RAF Stenigot Aerial view of RAF Stenigot Aerial view of RAF Stenigot

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Hertfordshire. RAF Sawbridgeworth http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1705729.html SAWBRIDGEWORTH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Army Co Operation OPENED: 1937 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Care and Maintenance CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At former main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.833767&lon=0.132854&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Here</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://merlinsroared.tripod.com/id3.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Sawbridgeworth History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.839623&lon=0.122398&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Sawbridgeworth Location</A> Saturday 16 May 2009: SAWBRIDGEWORTH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Army Co Operation OPENED: 1937 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Care and Maintenance CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At former main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.833767&lon=0.132854&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Here</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://merlinsroared.tripod.com/id3.html" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Sawbridgeworth History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.839623&lon=0.122398&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Sawbridgeworth Location</A>

Memorial at former main entrance Sick quarters Site - 10 bed ward and dental block Sick quarters Site - 10 bed ward and dental block Sick quarters Site Sick quarters Site - annexe Sick quarters Site Sick quarters Site Sick quarters Site - mortuary and ambulance shed Sick quarters Site - ward Sick quarters Site - ward Communal site - standby set house Communal site - grocery store Communal site - standby set house Communal site - grocery store Communal site - grocery store Memorial at former main entrance Plaque on memorial Plaque on memorial Memorial at former main entrance Propeller blade detail Guardhouse Memorial at former main entrance Memorial at former main entrance Main stores Fabric store Fabric store Armourey Parachute store Parachute store Rear of armourey Substation Workshops Workshops Workshops Fabric store Fabric store Fabric store Stores Stores Gas clothing and respirator store Gas clothing and respirator store Gas clothing and respirator store View to main entrance Fire tender shed Guardroom Fire tender shed Signals block Guardroom and fire tender shed This is the site of the water tower Western peritrack looking north

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]]> Sat May 16 2009 Yorkshire. RFC Copmanthorpe (RAF Copmanthorpe) http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1702934.html COPMANTHORPE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1919 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/A CURRENT USE: Agriculture and housing MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.912612&lon=-1.126174&z=16.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> Saturday 9 May 2009: COPMANTHORPE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1919 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/A CURRENT USE: Agriculture and housing MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.912612&lon=-1.126174&z=16.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A>

Local road sign A house on Drome Road has an appropriate name Entrance track View over the flying field View over the flying field Local road sign

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Garrowby Hill http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1702914.html This memorial is to the crew of an RAF Rufforth Halifax which crashed at the location on 7th February 1944. A local civilian was also killed. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.001515&lon=-0.752374&z=19.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 9 May 2009: This memorial is to the crew of an RAF Rufforth Halifax which crashed at the location on 7th February 1944. A local civilian was also killed. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.001515&lon=-0.752374&z=19.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial detail Memorial site Memorial Memorial detail Memorial detail

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Dunnington Lodge http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1702891.html This memorial just north of Elvington is to the crew of a German JU 88. The aircraft crashed into the farm on 4th March 1945. All four crew and three occupants of the farm were killed. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.939652&lon=-0.985966&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 9 May 2009: This memorial just north of Elvington is to the crew of a German JU 88. The aircraft crashed into the farm on 4th March 1945. All four crew and three occupants of the farm were killed. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.939652&lon=-0.985966&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial cross Plaque inscription Plaque with details of the incident

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Wressle http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1702781.html This memorial is in a patch of woodland to the east of Wressle. The memorial is to the crew of a 78 squadron Halifax which crashed on approach to RAF Breighton on 11-08-1943. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.778083&lon=-0.902375&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 9 May 2009: This memorial is in a patch of woodland to the east of Wressle. The memorial is to the crew of a 78 squadron Halifax which crashed on approach to RAF Breighton on 11-08-1943. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.778083&lon=-0.902375&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial stone Memorial stone Memorial stone

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial plaque to Gus Walker http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1702773.html This commemorative plaque is mounted on the house that Air Chief Marshall Sir Augustus Walker lived as a boy. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.790155&lon=-1.389818&z=16&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This commemorative plaque is mounted on the house that Air Chief Marshall Sir Augustus Walker lived as a boy. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.790155&lon=-1.389818&z=16&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Location</A>

The plaque The plaque The plaque and house

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Aldborough http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701430.html This memorial to the crew of a 432 Squadron Lancaster can be found on the wall of the old courthouse. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.091004&lon=-1.380698&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial to the crew of a 432 Squadron Lancaster can be found on the wall of the old courthouse. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.091004&lon=-1.380698&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial location Memorial detail Memorial on the old court house

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Great Ouseburn http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701417.html This memorial can be found in the Church porch. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.044237&lon=-1.310593&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial can be found in the Church porch. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.044237&lon=-1.310593&z=18.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

The Church Memorial inscription Memorial inscription

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Newton On Ouse http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701108.html This memorial is dedicated to the crew of a Halifax bomber from RAF Linton on Ouse which crashed nearby on 9th June 1944 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.03236&lon=-1.219409&z=19.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial is dedicated to the crew of a Halifax bomber from RAF Linton on Ouse which crashed nearby on 9th June 1944 <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.03236&lon=-1.219409&z=19.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Site of the memorial Memorial Memorial details Memorial

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. 4 Group HQ - RAF Heslington Hall http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701085.html The HQ of 4 Group Bomber Command was located at Heslington Hall. A rememberance plaque can be found in the reception, permission to view must be obtained prior to photographing the plaque. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.945932&lon=-1.046719&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Heslington Hall Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: The HQ of 4 Group Bomber Command was located at Heslington Hall. A rememberance plaque can be found in the reception, permission to view must be obtained prior to photographing the plaque. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.945932&lon=-1.046719&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Heslington Hall Location</A>

Plaque detail Heslington Hall Rememberance plaque Heslington Hall

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Fulford Golf Course, York http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701070.html This memorial to a Halifax which crashed nearby, can be found on the 3rd Tee of the course. Permission must be obtained to view it. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.935003&lon=-1.049&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial to a Halifax which crashed nearby, can be found on the 3rd Tee of the course. Permission must be obtained to view it. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.935003&lon=-1.049&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Endcliffe Park, Sheffield http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701048.html This memorial can be found behind the park cafe. It is to the crew of USAAF Flying Fortress "Mi Amigo" which crashed at the location. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.368946&lon=-1.50747&z=19.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A7563783" title="" target=_NEW>The Story</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial can be found behind the park cafe. It is to the crew of USAAF Flying Fortress "Mi Amigo" which crashed at the location. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.368946&lon=-1.50747&z=19.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A7563783" title="" target=_NEW>The Story</A>

Plaque detail The Memorial Stone The Memorial Stone The Memorial Stone Plaque detail Plaque detail The Memorial Stone

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial At Stillingfleet http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1701032.html This memorial plaque, to the crew of Halifax DT 696 from 158 Squadron RAF Lissett, can be found inside the village Church. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.861867&lon=-1.099682&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: This memorial plaque, to the crew of Halifax DT 696 from 158 Squadron RAF Lissett, can be found inside the village Church. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.861867&lon=-1.099682&z=17.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial Plaque Memorial Plaque

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial at Sprotborough http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1700067.html A plaque to Douglas Bader can be found on the Old Rectory at Sprotborough. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.51176&lon=-1.189009&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Plaque Location</A> Friday 8 May 2009: A plaque to Douglas Bader can be found on the Old Rectory at Sprotborough. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.51176&lon=-1.189009&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Plaque Location</A>

The Old Rectory The plaque mounted on the entrance wall plaque to Douglas Bader Close up of plaque

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial in Beverly http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1699498.html A memorial to 640 Squadron can be found in St Marys memorial garden at the location below. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.844402&lon=-0.433049&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Thursday 7 May 2009: A memorial to 640 Squadron can be found in St Marys memorial garden at the location below. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.844402&lon=-0.433049&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Entrance to memorial garden 640 Squadron Memorial 640 Squadron Memorial 640 Squadron badge Memorial inscription 640 Squadron Memorial

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]]> Thu May 7 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial at Atwick http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1699479.html A memorial stone to the crew of a 158 Squadron Halifax from RAF Lissett can be found on this footpath. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.935982&lon=-0.199192&z=17&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Thursday 7 May 2009: A memorial stone to the crew of a 158 Squadron Halifax from RAF Lissett can be found on this footpath. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.935982&lon=-0.199192&z=17&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Inscription The memorial stone The memorial stone The memorial stone The path on which the memorial is located

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]]> Thu May 7 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial at Brandesburton golf club http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1699468.html This memorial can be found near the 14th tee on the golf course and is in memory of Sgt Harry Shaw. Harry was a wireless operator in Blenheim V5527 from RAF Catfoss which crashed nearby. Permission to view must be obtained from the clubhouse. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.910246&lon=-0.315491&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Thursday 7 May 2009: This memorial can be found near the 14th tee on the golf course and is in memory of Sgt Harry Shaw. Harry was a wireless operator in Blenheim V5527 from RAF Catfoss which crashed nearby. Permission to view must be obtained from the clubhouse. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.910246&lon=-0.315491&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial area Plaque inscription Memorial area

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]]> Thu May 7 2009 Derbyshire. Memorial At Stanton By Dale http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1697644.html A memorial to a Stirling Aircraft which crashed nearby, can be found on the War Memorial in the Church Yard. Also nearby is a plaque erected by the former crew of the Flight Engineer killed in the crash. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.938487&lon=-1.309707&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: A memorial to a Stirling Aircraft which crashed nearby, can be found on the War Memorial in the Church Yard. Also nearby is a plaque erected by the former crew of the Flight Engineer killed in the crash. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.938487&lon=-1.309707&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Lamp and memorial plaque on the path to the Church. Plaque details The War Memorial The plaque with reference to the Stirling crash Plaque detail

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Derbyshire. memorial At Stanley http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1697275.html A memorial to the crew of Wellington W5795 which crashed nearby on 12th July 1942 can be found in the Church grounds. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.959493&lon=-1.37738&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: A memorial to the crew of Wellington W5795 which crashed nearby on 12th July 1942 can be found in the Church grounds. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.959493&lon=-1.37738&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial stone Memorial stone Memorial stone

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Staffordshire. Memorial At Grindon Moor http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1696820.html A memorial to a Halifax which crashed at the location on 13th February 1947. The aircraft from 47 Squadron was engaged in dropping supplies to snow bound villages when it came to grief. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.09479&lon=-1.90681&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: A memorial to a Halifax which crashed at the location on 13th February 1947. The aircraft from 47 Squadron was engaged in dropping supplies to snow bound villages when it came to grief. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.09479&lon=-1.90681&z=20&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial Cairn Memorial Cairn Memorial Cairn Plaque inscription Memorial Cairn Details Direction sign to the Memorial Cairn

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Derbyshire. Memorial At Middleton by Youlgreave http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1696816.html This memorial in the centre of the village is to the crew of a Wellington Bomber. The aircraft crashed at Smerrill on 21st January 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.165607&lon=-1.708703&z=17.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: This memorial in the centre of the village is to the crew of a Wellington Bomber. The aircraft crashed at Smerrill on 21st January 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.165607&lon=-1.708703&z=17.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial stone Memorial stone Plaque inscription Memorial stone

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Derbyshire. Memorial At Hope http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1696801.html A memorial to the crew of a Wellington Bomber which crashed nearby can be found on a wall on the main road. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.347649&lon=-1.757212&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: A memorial to the crew of a Wellington Bomber which crashed nearby can be found on a wall on the main road. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.347649&lon=-1.757212&z=18.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial location Plaque inscription Memorial plaque and tree

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Derbyshire. Memorial at Derwent Dam http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1696405.html A memorial to and small museum about 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, can be found on the west side of the dam wall. 617 Squadron used Derwent Dam to practice due to it's similarity to the german dams. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.40465&lon=-1.744291&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial and museum location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.peak-experience.org.uk/tourism/explore-the-guides/peak-experience-guides/peak-film-literature/attraction-details/TheDamBusters.html?ContentID=85" title="" target=_NEW>Further Information</A> Wednesday 6 May 2009: A memorial to and small museum about 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, can be found on the west side of the dam wall. 617 Squadron used Derwent Dam to practice due to it's similarity to the german dams. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.40465&lon=-1.744291&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial and museum location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.peak-experience.org.uk/tourism/explore-the-guides/peak-experience-guides/peak-film-literature/attraction-details/TheDamBusters.html?ContentID=85" title="" target=_NEW>Further Information</A>

Memorial at the entrance west entrance to the dam wall Memorial at the entrance west entrance to the dam wall Memorial at the entrance west entrance to the dam wall Memorial at the entrance west entrance to the dam wall The dam wall Entrance to dam wall which contains the memorial - locked on our visit The dam wall

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Nottinghamshire. Memorials In Newark Cemetery http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1688155.html A memorial to Polish Airmen, the Warsaw Air Bridge, the grave of General Sikorski and Polish War Graves can be found in the cemetery. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.064953&lon=-0.799281&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 25 April 2009: A memorial to Polish Airmen, the Warsaw Air Bridge, the grave of General Sikorski and Polish War Graves can be found in the cemetery. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.064953&lon=-0.799281&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial General memorial to the fallen, double sided and with names from WW1 to Afghanistan General memorial to the fallen, double sided and with names from WW1 to Afghanistan Cross to Polish Airmen Polish War Graves Cross to Polish Airmen Cross to Polish Airmen General Sikorski's grave Cross to Polish Airmen - plaque inscription Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Badges and crests on the memorial Badges and crests on the memorial Badges and crests on the memorial Badges and crests on the memorial Badges and crests on the memorial Badges and crests on the memorial

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Lincolnshire. Memorial At Long Bennington http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1688120.html A memorial to the crew of Lancaster PO-L LM311 which crashed here on 13th July 1943. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.989056&lon=-0.769589&z=17.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 25 April 2009: A memorial to the crew of Lancaster PO-L LM311 which crashed here on 13th July 1943. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.989056&lon=-0.769589&z=17.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Plaque inscription Memorial location Memorial stone

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Cambridgeshire. Memorial At Benwick http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1688106.html A cross and memorial tree with plaque is placed at the crash scene of a USAF A10 Thunderbolt. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.485174&lon=-0.030192&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 25 April 2009: A cross and memorial tree with plaque is placed at the crash scene of a USAF A10 Thunderbolt. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.485174&lon=-0.030192&z=16.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial area Memorial area Cross with inscription Cross inscription detail Plaque by tree

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Nottinghamshire. RAF Syerston http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1681053.html SYERSTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber and training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: Still open POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Syerston.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Syerston History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.022106&lon=-0.914888&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Syerston Location</A> Wednesday 8 April 2009: SYERSTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber and training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: Still open POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Syerston.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Syerston History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.022106&lon=-0.914888&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Syerston Location</A>

Control tower - Watch Office with Met Section, 5845/39 Entrance gates to officers mess Officers mess Officers mess Officers mess Officers mess main entrance Officers mess bedroom wing Officers mess main entrance interior Officers mess Officers mess bedroom wing Squash court Squash court Squash court Squash court interior Standby set house Officers mess garages Officers mess garages Officers mess garages Officers mess garages Old telephone box behind the mess Officers mess bedroom wing Officers mess Control tower - Watch Office with Met Section, 5845/39 Control tower - Watch Office with Met Section, 5845/39

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Norfolk. RAF Tibenham - USAAF Station 124 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1681019.html TIBENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 124 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1959 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF maintenance unit and USAF 7536 Material squadron CURRENT USE: Agriculture and gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On airfield near clubhouse SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/T-V/Tibenham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Tibenham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.459387&lon=1.153403&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Tibenham Location</A> Monday 16 March 2009: TIBENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 124 OPENED: 1942 CLOSED: 1959 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF maintenance unit and USAF 7536 Material squadron CURRENT USE: Agriculture and gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On airfield near clubhouse SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/T-V/Tibenham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Tibenham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.459387&lon=1.153403&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Tibenham Location</A>

Memorial Memorial site Memorial site Memorial site Memorial site Eastern peritrack Runway 08-26 looking west Runway 03-21 looking north Runway 15-33 looking northwest Runway 15-33 looking northwest Runway 15-33 looking northwest Peritrack and gliders, southwest corner Eastern peritrack Gliding club house Club house area, T2 hangar base Armoury building Sign on Woodstock lane

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Yorkshire. Memorial at Pogmoor, Barnsley. http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1681003.html This memorial plaque to the crew of a Whitley which crashed nearby, can be found on the wall of a British Legion cottage. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.555234&lon=-1.502386&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 11 April 2009: This memorial plaque to the crew of a Whitley which crashed nearby, can be found on the wall of a British Legion cottage. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.555234&lon=-1.502386&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial plaque Memorial plaque Memorial plaque Memorial plaque detail Memorial plaque detail Memorial plaque detail Memorial plaque location

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]]> Sat Apr 11 2009 Norfolk. RAF Deopham Green - USAAF Station 142 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1680947.html DEOPHAM GREEN AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 142 OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1948 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Maintenance unit CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.549344&lon=0.988393&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/D/Deopham_Green.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Deopham Green History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.550882&lon=0.994156&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Deopham Green Location</A> Monday 16 March 2009: DEOPHAM GREEN AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 142 OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1948 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Maintenance unit CURRENT USE: Agriculture and light industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.549344&lon=0.988393&z=18.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/D/Deopham_Green.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Deopham Green History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.550882&lon=0.994156&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Deopham Green Location</A>

Communal site, standby set house Station sick quarters (SSQ) - Ambulance garage Station sick quarters (SSQ) - Ambulance garage Memorial site, plan of airfield Memorial site, at the base of the memorial Memorial site, at the base of the memorial The north / south runway at the memorial site, looking north Memorial site Memorial site Memorial site Memorial site North / south runway, looking south SW / NE runway, looking SW Looking north up n / s runway Looking north up n / s runway SW / NE runway, looking NE SE / NW runway, looking SE SE / NW runway, looking NE Peritrack at NE of airfield, looking SW Surviving drainage cover at NE end of SW / NE runway Peritrack at south of airfield, looking NE Peritrack at south of airfield, looking NE Entrance to former bomb stores Dispersed site buildings at junction of Hingham Road and Attlebrough Road Dispersed site buildings at junction of Hingham Road and Attlebrough Road Shower block and ablutions, at junction of Hingham Road and Attlebrough Road Dispersed site buildings at junction of Hingham Road and Attlebrough Road Communal site, inside the library Communal site, inside the library Communal site, inside the library Communal site, inside the library Communal site, the library Communal site, the library Communal site, the library Communal site, Gymnasium and Chancel Communal site, standby set house Communal site, Gymnasium and Chancel, library beyond Communal site, standby set house Communal site, Gymnasium and Chancel Communal site, the library Communal site, latrines Station sick quarters (SSQ) - Ambulance garage Attleborough railway station, memorial plaque Attleborough railway station, memorial plaque Attleborough railway station, memorial plaque

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Norfolk. RAF West Raynham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1680040.html WEST RAYNHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1994 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Proposed eco town MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Building photos taken on a very wet and misty day hence quality of some. Aerial photos taken March 2009 LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/W-Z/West%20Raynham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>West Raynham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.789041&lon=0.739907&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>West Raynham Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 9 August 2008: WEST RAYNHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1994 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Proposed eco town MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Building photos taken on a very wet and misty day hence quality of some. Aerial photos taken March 2009 LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/W-Z/West%20Raynham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>West Raynham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.789041&lon=0.739907&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>West Raynham Flash Earth Link</A>

Fire Fighting Motor Transport (FMTT) 3 bay tanker shed Control Tower - Very Heavy Bomber type 294/45 Control Tower - Very Heavy Bomber type 294/45 Fire station interior Fire station interior Water tower and works services Original Articulated vehicle shed Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room Central heating plant Central heating plant Central heating plant interior Central heating plant interior Central heating plant interior Fire Fighting Motor Transport (FMTT) Barrack blocks Barrack blocks Barrack blocks Barrack blocks Airmans Married Quarters (AMQs) Airmans Married Quarters (AMQs) Standby set house - modified Standby set house - modified Airmans Married Quarters (AMQs) Ration store Rear of NAAFI and Institute Unknown Barrack block NAAFI and Institute Barrack blocks around the parade ground Barrack blocks around the parade ground Barrack blocks around the parade ground Barrack blocks around the parade ground Unknown Fuel store Unknown Rapier missile training dome Rapier missile training dome interior Rapier missile training dome interior

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]]> Sat Aug 9 2008 Suffolk. RAF Knettishall - USAAF Station 136 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1677973.html KNETTISHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 136 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying), sold 1957 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Not known CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: South of airfield at crossroads and former entrance to operations area SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Knettishall.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Knettishall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.376722&lon=0.887406&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Knettishall Flash Earth Link</A> Monday 16 March 2009: KNETTISHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 136 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying), sold 1957 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Not known CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: South of airfield at crossroads and former entrance to operations area SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Knettishall.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Knettishall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.376722&lon=0.887406&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Knettishall Flash Earth Link</A>

Memorial area Memorial area Memorial detail Airfield plan Memorial area Trackway to operations area Standby set house, south of airfield Standby set house, south of airfield Northern peritrack looking west Northern peritrack looking east East - west runway, looking west East - west runway, looking west East - west runway, looking east Southern peritrack looking east Southern peritrack looking west SW / NE runway, SW end looking NE Southern peritrack remains West / east runway, western end looking east West / east runway, western end looking east T2 hangar off the western peritrack

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Leicestershire. Orston Camp Petrol Reserve Depot http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1677583.html These are the only remains of this what was a large camp and complex. This petrol depot supplied RAF Bottesford and probably other local airfields. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.948632&lon=-0.821194&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fuel Depot Location</A> Monday 27 October 2008: These are the only remains of this what was a large camp and complex. This petrol depot supplied RAF Bottesford and probably other local airfields. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.948632&lon=-0.821194&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fuel Depot Location</A>

Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - unknown Camp buildings - Latrine

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Leicestershire. Orston Camp, Petrol Reserve Depot http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1677574.html Orston Camp was a petrol reserve depot, it is known that it supplied nearby RAF Bottesford although not much more is known. The camp was quite extensive and was on both sides of the road. These surviving buildings are on the north of the road. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.948632&lon=-0.821194&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fuel Depot Location</A> Monday 27 October 2008: Orston Camp was a petrol reserve depot, it is known that it supplied nearby RAF Bottesford although not much more is known. The camp was quite extensive and was on both sides of the road. These surviving buildings are on the north of the road. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.948632&lon=-0.821194&z=18.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fuel Depot Location</A>

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Suffolk. Redgrave Park Hospital & POW Camp http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1677532.html Redgrave Park was the site of POW Camp number 231 and also a US Military hospital. A memorial plaque can be found at what was formerly the entrance to the hospital. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.350527&lon=1.018606&z=14.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Redgrave Park Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/redgrave-park-56th-general-army-hospital-pow-camp-t2100.html" title="" target=_NEW>Further Info</A> Monday 16 March 2009: Redgrave Park was the site of POW Camp number 231 and also a US Military hospital. A memorial plaque can be found at what was formerly the entrance to the hospital. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.350527&lon=1.018606&z=14.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Redgrave Park Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/redgrave-park-56th-general-army-hospital-pow-camp-t2100.html" title="" target=_NEW>Further Info</A>

Only surviving structure - POW Camp water tower Only surviving structure - POW Camp water tower Believed to be POW Camp entrance General site view. POW Camp was in the foreground whilst the hospital was across the lake Former entrance to the hospital Menorial plaque Menorial plaque

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Cambridgeshire. Memorial at Thorney Dyke http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1674036.html This out of the way memorial is to the crew and passengers on a USAF C141 Starlifter. The aircraft crashed nearby on 28th August 1976. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.596205&lon=-0.035471&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 28 March 2009: This out of the way memorial is to the crew and passengers on a USAF C141 Starlifter. The aircraft crashed nearby on 28th August 1976. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.596205&lon=-0.035471&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Entrance to memorial site The memorial Memorial plaque Memorial plaque The memorial The memorial area

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Norfolk. Memorial at Old Beetley http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672714.html A memorial in Old Beetley Church to the crew of a 425 Squadron Wellington. The aircraft crashed in fields nearby on 9th November 1942. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.728416&lon=0.921776&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: A memorial in Old Beetley Church to the crew of a 425 Squadron Wellington. The aircraft crashed in fields nearby on 9th November 1942. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.728416&lon=0.921776&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Old Beetly Church Memorial plaque Memorial plaque 425 Squadron badge 425 Squadron badge Memorial area

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Norfolk. Memorial at Harling Farm http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672707.html Memorial to the crew of a USAAF Liberator which crashed on farm buildings on 8th January 1945, having taken off from Snetterton Heath airfield. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.4456&lon=0.944044&z=17.7&r=0&src=ggl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Monday 16 March 2009: Memorial to the crew of a USAAF Liberator which crashed on farm buildings on 8th January 1945, having taken off from Snetterton Heath airfield. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.4456&lon=0.944044&z=17.7&r=0&src=ggl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial Memorial Memorial

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Norfolk. RAF Fersfield http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672676.html FERSFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 554 OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF 2 Group CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/F/Fersfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Fersfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.425844&lon=1.057346&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fersfield Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 14 March 2009: FERSFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 554 OPENED: 1944 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF 2 Group CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/F/Fersfield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Fersfield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.425844&lon=1.057346&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Fersfield Flash Earth Link</A>

Technical site T2 hangar Operations block Site 12 - Sgts latrines Site 12 - Picket post Site 12 - Sgts quarters Site 12 - Sgts quarters Site 12 - Blast shelter Site 12 - Picket post Site 12 Site 12 trackway Village sign Site 11 - Officers quarters Site 11 - Officers quarters Site 11 - Officers quarters Technical site blast shelter Technical site gas clothing and respirator store Technical site T2 hangar Technical site T2 hangar Technical site main workshops Technical site main workshops Technical site main stores Technical site main stores Technical site gas clothing and respirator store Technical site gas clothing and respirator store Technical site T2 hangar Technical site main stores Technical site main workshops Technical site T2 hangar Southern peritrack looking west Southern peritrack looking east View north over the airfield Tower location Communal site - Gymnasium Communal site - Gymnasium Site 4 - Commanding Officers quarters Site 4 - Commanding Officers quarters Site 4 - Officers showers Site 4 - Airmens dining rooms Site 4 - Airmens latrines Site 4 - Ration store Site 4 Site 4 - Boiler house and tank tower Site 4 - Sergeants showers Site 7 - Airmens barrack huts Site 7 - Airmens barrack huts Site 7 - Airmens barrack huts

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 Norfolk. RAF Methwold http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672656.html METHWOLD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Care and maintenance CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.522688&lon=0.558229&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Methwold" title="" target=_NEW>Methwold History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.513442&lon=0.545822&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Methwold Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 14 March 2009: METHWOLD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1946 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Care and maintenance CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.522688&lon=0.558229&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Methwold" title="" target=_NEW>Methwold History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.513442&lon=0.545822&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Methwold Flash Earth Link</A>

Memorial on the junction of High Street and Stoke Road Methwold Memorial WAAF site buildings south of airfield T2 hangar airside of southern peritrack T2 hangar at eastern edge of airfield Methwold town sign WAAF site buildings south of airfield WAAF site buildings south of airfield WAAF site buildings south of airfield WAAF site buildings south of airfield WAAF site buildings south of airfield Southern peritrack looking west towards the SW runway head Southern peritrack looking east T2 hangar airside of southern peritrack Southern end of north / south runway Southern runway head and eastern peritrack T2 hangar at eastern edge of airfield Dispersed buildings across the B1106 Dispersed buildings across the B1106

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 Norfolk. Memorial in Costessey Cemetry http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672405.html A memorial to the crew of a USAAF Liberator which crashed nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.649488&lon=1.203804&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: A memorial to the crew of a USAAF Liberator which crashed nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.649488&lon=1.203804&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial Inscription details Plaque Inscription Memorial

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Norfolk. Memorial At Brisley http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1672395.html A memorial located in the village of Brisley to the crew of a West Raynham Blenhein aircraft which crashed nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.756405&lon=0.887087&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: A memorial located in the village of Brisley to the crew of a West Raynham Blenhein aircraft which crashed nearby. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.756405&lon=0.887087&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Plaque inscription Memorial

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Norfolk. RAF Marham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1671552.html MARHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Not known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.controltowers.co.uk/M/Marham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Marham History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.647712&lon=0.556914&z=14.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Marham Flash Earth Link</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: MARHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Not known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.controltowers.co.uk/M/Marham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Marham History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.647712&lon=0.556914&z=14.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Marham Flash Earth Link</A>

Aerial view of RAF Marham Aerial view of RAF Marham Aerial view of RAF Marham Aerial view of RAF Marham Aerial view of RAF Marham

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Norfolk. RAF North Creake http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1670922.html NORTH CREAKE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Maintenance Unit – 274 MU CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/North_Creake.htm" title="" target=_NEW>North Creake History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.910716&lon=0.821178&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>North Creake Flash Earth Link</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: NORTH CREAKE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Maintenance Unit _ 274 MU CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/North_Creake.htm" title="" target=_NEW>North Creake History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.910716&lon=0.821178&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>North Creake Flash Earth Link</A>

Technical site, east of airfield Looking southwest Technical site, looking southwest Looking south Technical site, looking south Technical site, looking south Airfield view Looking southeast Looking southeast Looking southeast

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Norfolk. RAF Great Massingham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1670882.html GREAT MASSINGHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber and training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Satellite to West Raynham and storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/G/Great_Massingham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Great Massingham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.780329&lon=0.680783&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Great Massingham Flash Earth Link</A> Sunday 15 March 2009: GREAT MASSINGHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber and training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Satellite to West Raynham and storage CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/G/Great_Massingham.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Great Massingham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.780329&lon=0.680783&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Great Massingham Flash Earth Link</A>

Aerial view looking west Looking west, northern and western hangars visible Aerial view looking west Aerial view looking west The western T2 hangar

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Yorkshire. RAF Driffield Revisited http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1670816.html DRIFFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1936 CLOSED: 1996 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF and Army CURRENT USE: Industry, ACF and proposed eco town MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At main entrance and in Driffield north end park SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/D/Driffield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Driffield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.995348&lon=-0.481675&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Driffield Flash Earth Link</A> Sunday 1 March 2009: DRIFFIELD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1936 CLOSED: 1996 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF and Army CURRENT USE: Industry, ACF and proposed eco town MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At main entrance and in Driffield north end park SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/D/Driffield.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Driffield History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.995348&lon=-0.481675&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Driffield Flash Earth Link</A>

C type hangar C type hangar C type hangar C type hangar C type hangar Hydrant sign near the hangar arc Tha hangar arc Southern peritrack looking west C type hangar C type hangar C type hangar Tha hangar arc from southern peritrack North / south runway, looking north Rear of the officers mess Squash court Rear of the officers mess Rear of the officers mess Rear of the officers mess Main entrance to offices mess Main entrance to offices mess Main entrance to offices mess Interior views of Officers mess Interior views of Officers mess Front of officers mess Front of officers mess Front of officers mess H block H block Tennis courts near officers mess Airmens houses Emergency water supply sign Emergency water supply sign with H block behind Airmens houses Airmens houses H block H block Ration store Ration store Former shop / stores Barrack block Former shop / stores Inside former shop / stores Inside former shop / stores Original sign Rear of NAAFI / institute Barrack block Front of NAAFI / institute Front of NAAFI / institute Front of NAAFI / institute Dining room

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]]> Sun Mar 1 2009 Suffolk. RAF Raydon - USAAF Station 157 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1669828.html RAYDON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 157 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying) sold 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF ownership, unknown usage CURRENT USE: Light industry and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: NE end of NE / SW runway SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Raydon.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Raydon History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.014509&lon=1.002671&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Raydon Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: RAYDON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 157 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying) sold 1958 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF ownership, unknown usage CURRENT USE: Light industry and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: NE end of NE / SW runway SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Raydon.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Raydon History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.014509&lon=1.002671&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Raydon Flash Earth Link</A>

Technical site T2 hangar Technical site T2 hangar Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - Norden bomb sight store Technical site - Norden bomb sight store Technical site - unknown Technical site - Norden bomb sight store Technical site - general view Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - unknown Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - latrine block Technical site - parachute store Technical site - free gunnery trainer Technical site - free gunnery trainer Technical site - parachute store Technical site - bombing teacher Technical site - unknown Technical site - sign on the bombing teacher Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - bombing teacher Technical site - transformer plinth Technical site - general view Technical site - bombing teacher and transformer plinth Technical site - guardhouse Technical site - guardhouse and fire party Technical site - guardhouse Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - Crew locker and drying rooms Technical site - unknown Technical site - view back to locker rooms Technical site - unknown Technical site - parachute store Technical site - unknown Eastern peritrack looking NE to technical site Eastern peritrack looking SW

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Yorkshire. RAF Cottam http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1668736.html COTTAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: Sept 1939 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: Airfield was built to class A standard as a satellite for Driffield, due to it’s location and the effects of weather it was never used. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Cottam.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Cottam History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.063751&lon=-0.479955&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Cottam Flash Earth Link</A> Sunday 1 March 2009: COTTAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: Sept 1939 CLOSED: 1945 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: None CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: Airfield was built to class A standard as a satellite for Driffield, due to it_s location and the effects of weather it was never used. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Cottam.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Cottam History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.063751&lon=-0.479955&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Cottam Flash Earth Link</A>

Surviving dispersed site building east of the airfield off the B1249 Surviving dispersed site building east of the airfield off the B1249 York road runs east from the B1249, this trackway from it led to another dispersed site A further site off York road has this building still standing Standby set house still stands, east of B1249 Standby set house Standby set house East / west runway, eastern end looking west East / west runway Aircraft tie-downs Aircraft tie-downs

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]]> Sun Mar 1 2009 Warwickshire. RAF Church Lawford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1665573.html CHURCH LAWFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1955 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Flying Training CURRENT USE: Industrial units and quarry site MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Very little remains at this airfield, the tower is still extant but is in the middle of large quarry works and appears to be non accessible. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Church_Lawford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Church Lawford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.356607&lon=-1.341087&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Church Lawford Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 7 March 2009: CHURCH LAWFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1955 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Flying Training CURRENT USE: Industrial units and quarry site MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Very little remains at this airfield, the tower is still extant but is in the middle of large quarry works and appears to be non accessible. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/C/Church_Lawford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Church Lawford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.356607&lon=-1.341087&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Church Lawford Flash Earth Link</A>

Closer view of Bellman hangar Bellman hangar Airfield defence pillbox Airfield defence pillbox Surviving technical site building

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Essex. RAF Earls Colne - USAAF Station 358 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1665040.html EARLS COLNE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber / USAAF / 38 Group OPENED: 08/42 CLOSED: 03/46 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF 38 Group CURRENT USE: Industry, aviation and liesure MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the entrance to the business park SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/E/Earls_Colne.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Earls Colne History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.911161&lon=0.685514&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Earls Colne Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: EARLS COLNE AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber / USAAF / 38 Group OPENED: 08/42 CLOSED: 03/46 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF 38 Group CURRENT USE: Industry, aviation and liesure MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the entrance to the business park SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/E/Earls_Colne.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Earls Colne History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.911161&lon=0.685514&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Earls Colne Flash Earth Link</A>

To the east of the airfield, between the eastern peritrack and the B1024, was a fuel store. These non original buildings are built on it. To the east of the airfield, between the eastern peritrack and the B1024, was a fuel store. These non original buildings are built on it. To the east of the airfield, between the eastern peritrack and the B1024, was a fuel store. These non original buildings are built on it. To the east of the airfield, between the eastern peritrack and the B1024, was a fuel store. These non original buildings are built on it. T2 hangar on former technical site. Memorial at main entrance Memorial at main entrance Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Modern sign Northern head of the north / south runway North / south runway, looking south Northern runway head and peritrack, now a road Aircraft approaching over north / south runway Modern residents! Perimeter track now used as a roadway

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Nottinghamshire. Memorial at Annesley http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1664239.html A memorial to the crew of a Stirling aircraft can be found at this location. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.070439&lon=-1.244459&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 7 March 2009: A memorial to the crew of a Stirling aircraft can be found at this location. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.070439&lon=-1.244459&z=18.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial area Memorial stone Memorial inscription Memorial stone Information board Information board

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Leicestershire. Memorial at Kegworth http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1664231.html A memorial to the people lost when a Boeing 737 crashed on approach to the East Midlands airport can be found in Kegworth cemetery. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.83282&lon=-1.281654&z=17.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.83374&lon=-1.297431&z=16.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>M1 Bridge Memorial Location</A> Saturday 7 March 2009: A memorial to the people lost when a Boeing 737 crashed on approach to the East Midlands airport can be found in Kegworth cemetery. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.83282&lon=-1.281654&z=17.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.83374&lon=-1.297431&z=16.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>M1 Bridge Memorial Location</A>

Memorial at the top of the cemetery Memorial area Memorial area Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial area A memorial plaque can also be found on the bridge over the M1. Plaque detail Information regarding the Memorial in the Cemetery Memorial plaque on the M1 overbridge

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Warwickshire. Memorial at Dunchurch http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1664226.html Memorial to the crew of a 434 Squadron Halifax which crashed nearby on 14th October 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.339699&lon=-1.288997&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 7 March 2009: Memorial to the crew of a 434 Squadron Halifax which crashed nearby on 14th October 1944. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.339699&lon=-1.288997&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial to the aircrew Memorial to the aircrew Details Memorial to the aircrew Memorial to the aircrew Memorial to the aircrew

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Essex. RAF Rivenhall - USAAF Station 168 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1664207.html RIVENHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 168 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1946 (flying) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Polish resettlement camp CURRENT USE: Agriculture and quarrying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In the grounds of pub in Silver End, below: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.843054&lon=0.630993&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial in pub grounds</A> Marker stone on former communal site SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Rivenhall.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Rivenhall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.854574&lon=0.640892&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Rivenhall Flash Earth Link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: RIVENHALL AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF Station 168 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1946 (flying) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Polish resettlement camp CURRENT USE: Agriculture and quarrying MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In the grounds of pub in Silver End, below: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.843054&lon=0.630993&z=19.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial in pub grounds</A> Marker stone on former communal site SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/R/Rivenhall.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Rivenhall History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.854574&lon=0.640892&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Rivenhall Flash Earth Link</A>

Rivenhall End village sign Rivenhall village sign Communal site - unkown Communal site - dining rooms Communal site - standby set house Communal site - standby set house Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - unkown Communal site - unkown Communal site - unkown Communal site - dining rooms Communal site - dining rooms Communal site - picket post Communal site - picket post Communal site - dining rooms Administration site - picket post Administration site - picket post Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - latrine block Administration site - operations block Signage on ops block door Administration site - Norden bomb site store Administration site - Norden bomb site store Administration site - Norden bomb site store interior Administration site - Norden bomb site store interior Administration site - Norden bomb site store interior ABCT airfield marker stone Administration site - operations block Administration site - operations block Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - briefing huts Administration site - blast shelter Administration site - Norden bomb site store Administration site - Norden bomb site store Entrance road to airfield Generator house Generator house - sign on outside Generator house interior T2 hangar

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Cambridgeshire. Maxey Q34 Decoy Site for RAF Wittering http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1663249.html Located to the east of Maxey was the location of RAF Witterings number 2 decoy site, coded Q34. Today the control bunker can still be seen. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.656523&lon=-0.311549&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Decoy Site Location</A> Thursday 26 February 2009: Located to the east of Maxey was the location of RAF Witterings number 2 decoy site, coded Q34. Today the control bunker can still be seen. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.656523&lon=-0.311549&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Decoy Site Location</A>

Control bunker Control bunker Control bunker View out to where the airfield decoy would have been set up Control bunker Control bunker Control bunker looking out over the

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]]> Thu Feb 26 2009 Essex. RAF Wormingford - USAAF Station 159 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1660099.html WORMINGFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF fighter station 159 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 (sold 1962) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Technical training and transport command CURRENT USE: Agriculture and gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: To east of airfield on a minor road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.941371&lon=0.807335&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/W-Z/Wormingford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Wormingford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.940234&lon=0.790662&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Wormingford Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: WORMINGFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF fighter station 159 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 (sold 1962) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Technical training and transport command CURRENT USE: Agriculture and gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: To east of airfield on a minor road <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.941371&lon=0.807335&z=19.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/W-Z/Wormingford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Wormingford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.940234&lon=0.790662&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Wormingford Flash Earth link</A>

Further plaque in the hangar Further plaque in the hangar Memorial area Memorial area Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial area Plaques to the individual fighter squadrons are on the steps Sign at entrance Sign at entrance Memorial plaque inside the gliding club hangar, partially obscured by a wing! Memorial plaque inside the gliding club hangar, partially obscured by a wing! Memorial plaque inside the gliding club hangar, partially obscured by a wing! Further plaque in the hangar Not sure about the originality of this View from the gliding club hangar over the airfield View from the gliding club hangar over the airfield Eastern peritrack looking back towards the gliding club hangar Remains of the east / west runway, eastern end looking west The current air activity The gliding landing strip parallels the east / west runway The course of the NE / SW runway can just be made out, looking SW The current control tower! Gliding club hangars Northern peritrack looking west View over the airfield from the northern peritrack, loooking south Memorabilia in the clubrooms Memorabilia in the clubrooms Memorabilia in the clubrooms Standby set house

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Essex. RAF Boxted http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1659251.html BOXTED AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF – Station 150 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 (flying) 1963 (sold) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF CURRENT USE: Agriculture and industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: North of airfield on old main runway SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Boxted" title="" target=_NEW>Boxted History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.937682&lon=0.930207&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Boxted Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: BOXTED AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: USAAF _ Station 150 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 (flying) 1963 (sold) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF CURRENT USE: Agriculture and industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: North of airfield on old main runway SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Boxted" title="" target=_NEW>Boxted History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.937682&lon=0.930207&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Boxted Flash Earth link</A>

memorial area Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details Memorial details memorial area Main runway looking SW memorial area Main runway looking SW Runway light fittings, upturned Western peritrack looking SW Western peritrack looking NE

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Suffolk. RAF Mendlesham - USAAF Station 156 http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1658843.html MENDLESHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber USAAF Station 156 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying) 1954 (RAF) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bomb storage – 94 MU CURRENT USE: Industrial and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Western side of airfield on the A140 SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Mendlesham" title="" target=_NEW>Mendlesham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.234944&lon=1.117911&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Mendlesham Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 21 February 2009: MENDLESHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber USAAF Station 156 OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1945 (flying) 1954 (RAF) POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bomb storage _ 94 MU CURRENT USE: Industrial and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Western side of airfield on the A140 SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Mendlesham" title="" target=_NEW>Mendlesham History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.234944&lon=1.117911&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Mendlesham Flash Earth link</A>

North of airfield, junction of NE / SW and NW / SE runways, looking south North of airfield, junction of NE / SW and NW / SE runways, looking south North of airfield, tanks North of airfield, sick quarters North of airfield, sick quarters Communal site, west of airfield - standby set house Communal site, west of airfield - standby set house Memorial sign Memorial area Memorial Plaque detail Plaque detail Plaque detail Memorial plaque

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Derbyshire. Memorial at Palterton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1628858.html A memorial to the crew of Halifax LK930 from 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit at RAF Dishforth. This aircraft crashed at this location on 22nd March 1944 with the loss of three lives. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.210355&lon=-1.275352&z=15.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Palterton Memorial Location</A> Wednesday 24 December 2008: A memorial to the crew of Halifax LK930 from 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit at RAF Dishforth. This aircraft crashed at this location on 22nd March 1944 with the loss of three lives. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.210355&lon=-1.275352&z=15.8&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Palterton Memorial Location</A>

Memorial and crash site Memorial and crash site Memorial base Memorial stone Memorial and crash site Inscription

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]]> Wed Dec 24 2008 Cambridgeshire. RAF Upwood http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1626763.html UPWOOD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1917 + 1937 CLOSED: 1919 + 1981 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Industry and derelict airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On the airfield boundary not far from main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.433545&lon=-0.122973&z=19.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood Memorial location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafupwood.co.uk/index2.html" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.439163&lon=-0.135872&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood Flash Earth link</A> Sunday 7 December 2008: UPWOOD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1917 + 1937 CLOSED: 1919 + 1981 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: Industry and derelict airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: On the airfield boundary not far from main entrance <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.433545&lon=-0.122973&z=19.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood Memorial location</A> SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafupwood.co.uk/index2.html" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.439163&lon=-0.135872&z=14.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Upwood Flash Earth link</A>

Surviving artwork in barrack block Surviving artwork in barrack block Surviving artwork in barrack block NAAFI and institute interior NAAFI and institute interior Entrance lobby of original officers mess In a bedroom in the extension this mural was found In a bedroom in the extension this mural was found Believed to be crew locker and drying room RAF Upwood memorial RAF Upwood memorial RAF Upwood memorial Upwood village sign Village sign detail Water tower and works services Water tower Works services interior Works services interior Water tower and works services Articulated trailer shed Water tower and works services Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Articulated trailer shed Parachute store - drawing number 175/36 Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 Emergency Water Supply (EWS) sign Fuel store C type hangar - drawing number 3270/35 Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 Station Workshops - drawing number 4923/35 C type hangar - drawing number 3270/35 Armoury Armoury Armoury Armoury Armoury Double link trainer building Double link trainer interior Double link trainer interior Latrine Latrine Main stores - drawing number 4287/35

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Cambridgeshire. RAF Warboys http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1622528.html WARBOYS AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1963 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bloodhound missile site (257 Sqd) CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the entrance to Tythe farm SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafupwood.co.uk/warboys.html" title="" target=_NEW>Warboys History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.394383&lon=-0.10002&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Warboys Flash Earth link</A> Sunday 7 December 2008: WARBOYS AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1941 CLOSED: 1963 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Bloodhound missile site (257 Sqd) CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: At the entrance to Tythe farm SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafupwood.co.uk/warboys.html" title="" target=_NEW>Warboys History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.394383&lon=-0.10002&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Warboys Flash Earth link</A>

Memorial window in Warboys Church Plaque in Warboys Church Memorial window in Warboys Church Kneeler in Warboys Church Kneeler in Warboys Church Memorial #1 at Tythe farm Memorial #1 at Tythe farm Memorial #1 at Tythe farm Memorial #2 at Tythe farm Bloodhound missile era unknown building Bloodhound missile era unknown building Tythe farm sited on the NE / SW runway Modern sign Bloodhound missile era guardhouse Memorial #2 at Tythe farm Memorial #1 at Tythe farm Warboys village sign Warboys village sign

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Nottinghamshire. Memorial at Screveton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1621123.html This memorial is sited just to the north of Screveton on the Flintham road. It commemorates the crews of a Lancaster from RAF Syerston and an Oxford from RAF Wymeswold. The two aircraft collided over the village. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.987961&lon=-0.909918&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 29 November 2008: This memorial is sited just to the north of Screveton on the Flintham road. It commemorates the crews of a Lancaster from RAF Syerston and an Oxford from RAF Wymeswold. The two aircraft collided over the village. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.987961&lon=-0.909918&z=17.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial area Memorial stone Plaque inscription Memorial stone Information board

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2008 Lincolnshire. RAF Digby http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1616661.html DIGBY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1918 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Base MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Stone and replica spitfire near station HQ SPECIAL NOTES: Digby is an active RAF Base with no access. Arranged tours of the bunker museum can be booked in advance. Photography is restricted to the museum and memorial area. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafdigby/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Digby history</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.100249&lon=-0.443219&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Digby Flash earth link</A> Sunday 23 November 2008: DIGBY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Fighter OPENED: 1918 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Base MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Stone and replica spitfire near station HQ SPECIAL NOTES: Digby is an active RAF Base with no access. Arranged tours of the bunker museum can be booked in advance. Photography is restricted to the museum and memorial area. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafdigby/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Digby history</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.100249&lon=-0.443219&z=15.3&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Digby Flash earth link</A>

Roll of Honour to Digbys missing Sign at main entrance Sector operations plotting room Sector operations plotting room The colour coded clock Sector operations plotting room Bunker museum interior views Sector operations plotting room Sector operations plotting room Bunker museum interior views Bunker museum interior views Bunker museum interior views Bunker museum interior views Bunker museum interior views, plotting room beyond Entrance to bunker Operations bunker Operations bunker Canadian memorial Canadian memorial Canadian memorial Canadian memorial Canadian memorial Replica Spitfire Spitfire information plaque Replica Spitfire Replica Spitfire Replica Spitfire Standby set house near sports field Cross of sacrifice and War Graves in Scopwick village, including... ... This well known pilot.

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]]> Sun Nov 23 2008 Lincolnshire. RAF Waddington http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1608255.html WADDINGTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Waddington Village SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Waddington History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.169436&lon=-0.517991&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Waddington Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 1 November 2008: WADDINGTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: N/A POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: Waddington Village SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Waddington History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.169436&lon=-0.517991&z=14.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Waddington Flash Earth link</A>

Village sign Village sign, other side Memorial stone Memorial stone Memorial stone detail plaque on nearby wall Nearby War Graves Memorial stone Memorial clock Memorial clock MT Sheds, July 2009 MT Sheds, July 2009 Air warfare centre, July 2009 The original control tower, July 2009 % Squadron Number 3 hangar, July 2009

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Bottesford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1603803.html BOTTESFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber / USAAF OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1960 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF CURRENT USE: Industrial estate MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Both the airfield and communal site are private property. Permission is needed to enter and photography is restricted on the airfield site. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/B/Bottesford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Bottesford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.965063&lon=-0.774653&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Bottesford Flash Earth link</A> Monday 27 October 2008: BOTTESFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber / USAAF OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 1960 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF CURRENT USE: Industrial estate MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: Both the airfield and communal site are private property. Permission is needed to enter and photography is restricted on the airfield site. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/B/Bottesford.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Bottesford History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.965063&lon=-0.774653&z=14.5&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Bottesford Flash Earth link</A>

Reclad T2 hangar A passing Hercules A passing Hercules Watch Office with Met Section 518/40 Watch Office with Met Section 518/40 Night Flying Equipment (NFE) store Watch Office with Met Section 518/40 Watch Office with Met Section 518/40 Art Deco style watch office, new build and used as offices Operations block Operations block Art Deco style watch office, new build and used as offices Art Deco style watch office, new build and used as offices Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - unknown Communal site - standby set house Communal site - latrine? Communal site - standby set house, latrine and (rear) gym Communal site - dining room Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - gym Communal site - standby set house, latrine and gym Communal site - standby set house, latrine and gym Communal site - gym Communal site - standby set house, latrine and gym Communal site - standby set house, latrine and gym Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - dining / shower block Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown B1 hangar Latrine block and unkown building at side of B1 hangar B1 hangar Latrine block and unkown building at side of B1 hangar

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Lincolnshire. Memorial at Mumby http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1603534.html This memorial is located on a minor road to the east of the A52 at Mumby. It commemorates the crew killed when a Halifax from 405 Squadron RAF Topcliffe crashed nearby <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.240318&lon=0.286249&z=16&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Thursday 30 October 2008: This memorial is located on a minor road to the east of the A52 at Mumby. It commemorates the crew killed when a Halifax from 405 Squadron RAF Topcliffe crashed nearby <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.240318&lon=0.286249&z=16&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial location Inscription Memorial views Memorial views

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]]> Thu Oct 30 2008 Rutland. RAF North Luffenham http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1602955.html NORTH LUFFENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber, Coastal and Training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: Parts still MOD POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF airfield CURRENT USE: MOD MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In the grounds of the Wheatsheaf pub in Edith Weston SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s76.html" title="" target=_NEW>North Luffenham History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.632466&lon=-0.610434&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>North Luffenham Flash Earth link</A> Monday 27 October 2008: NORTH LUFFENHAM AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber, Coastal and Training OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: Parts still MOD POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF airfield CURRENT USE: MOD MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: In the grounds of the Wheatsheaf pub in Edith Weston SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s76.html" title="" target=_NEW>North Luffenham History</A> <li><A HREF=" http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.632466&lon=-0.610434&z=14.6&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>North Luffenham Flash Earth link</A>

T2 hangar on tech site J type hangar on tech site T2 hangars at north of airfield, erected for Hamlicar glider storage Latrine block close to technical site T2 hangar on tech site Control tower J type hangar on tech site T2 hangars at north of airfield, erected for Hamlicar glider storage T2 hangars at north of airfield, erected for Hamlicar glider storage T2 hangars at north of airfield, erected for Hamlicar glider storage Looking back to the three T2's along the northern peritrack NW / SE runway, looking SE North / south runway, looking north North / south runway, looking north Western peritrack, note light fitting bottom right Western peritrack again, MOD use the area to the left. Light fitting complete with lens Another view of the MOD tech site area Distance shot of control tower NE / SW runway looking SW Another light fitting Midland radar was located on the SW corner of the airfield Midland radar buildings N / S runway looking north from Midland radar Midland radar, the Orange Yeoman radar dish was mounted on top of this building Ordnance stored in a compound near Midland radar Midland radar, the Orange Yeoman radar dish was mounted on top of this building Ordnance stored in a compound near Midland radar Ordnance stored in a compound near Midland radar Southern peritrack Southern peritrack, light fitting Southern peritrack, light fitting Dispersal off SE peritrack, Harrier just visible on the right Dispersal with Harrier Looking back to Midlan radar Harrier is GR.3 XV804/O Harrier is GR.3 XV804/O Harrier is GR.3 XV804/O Harrier is GR.3 XV804/O Arnold Sangar defensive post, SW peritrack area The Sangar in the previous phto defended this area Survving signage Believed to be connected to the Thor missile era Believed to be connected to the Thor missile era This is on the door This Hawker Hunter in Soviet markings can be found near the intersection of the NW / SE and NE / SW runways This Hawker Hunter in Soviet markings can be found near the intersection of the NW / SE and NE / SW runways This Hawker Hunter in Soviet markings can be found near the intersection of the NW / SE and NE / SW runways This Hawker Hunter in Soviet markings can be found near the intersection of the NW / SE and NE / SW runways This Hawker Hunter in Soviet markings can be found near the intersection of the NW / SE and NE / SW runways

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Rutland. Memorial at Edith Weston http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1602620.html This memorial to the Joint Services Language School can be found in the grounds of the Wheatsheaf pub opposite the entrance to North Luffenham airfield Monday 27 October 2008: This memorial to the Joint Services Language School can be found in the grounds of the Wheatsheaf pub opposite the entrance to North Luffenham airfield

Memorial stone Memorial stone Plaque inscription Plaque inscription

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Staffordshire. RAF Hednesford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1599128.html HEDNESFORD TRAINING CAMP LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1956 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Trades training CURRENT USE: Country park MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: -At former main entrance - Near visitors centre SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafhednesford.org/RAFHednesford/Home.aspx" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hednesford website</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.733166&lon=-1.988077&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hednesford Flash Earth link</A> Wednesday 15 October 2008: HEDNESFORD TRAINING CAMP LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training OPENED: 1939 CLOSED: 1956 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Trades training CURRENT USE: Country park MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: -At former main entrance - Near visitors centre SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.rafhednesford.org/RAFHednesford/Home.aspx" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hednesford website</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.733166&lon=-1.988077&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>RAF Hednesford Flash Earth link</A>

Inscription detail Looking over the parade ground Burma campaign memorial near the visitors centre The former main entrance Interpretation board near main entrance Board details Memorial at main entrance Memorial at main entrance Memorial at main entrance Memorial at main entrance Area of guardhouse SHQ area Looking back to the main entrance Interpretation board by the parade ground Interpretation board with parade ground beyond SSQ area This hut is not original but comes from a nearby Great War camp, but it is representative of the huts on site. Great War hut interpretation board

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]]> Wed Oct 15 2008 Derbyshire. Memorial at Muggington http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1597459.html This memorial is sited in the field into which a Whitley from 42 OTU at RAF Ashbourne crashed. It also serves as the grave for some of the crew who remain buried there. The memorial is on private farmland and permission to view must be obtained. Sunday 15 January 2006: This memorial is sited in the field into which a Whitley from 42 OTU at RAF Ashbourne crashed. It also serves as the grave for some of the crew who remain buried there. The memorial is on private farmland and permission to view must be obtained.

Memorial Inscription detail Memorial

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 Nottinghamshire. Memorial at Blyth http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1597450.html Sited on Blyth village green, this memorial commemorates two seperate crashes; a Welington from RAF Worksop and a Halifax from RAF Tholthorpe. Saturday 5 August 2006: Sited on Blyth village green, this memorial commemorates two seperate crashes; a Welington from RAF Worksop and a Halifax from RAF Tholthorpe.

The memorial showing the Halifax plaque Inscription details The Wellington side of the memorial Inscription details The memorial

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]]> Sat Aug 5 2006 Derbyshire. Memorial at Milthorpe http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1597443.html This memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of a crash involving a Meteor from 211 AFS based at RAF Worksop. Saturday 18 October 2008: This memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of a crash involving a Meteor from 211 AFS based at RAF Worksop.

Inscription detail Inscription detail View of memorial View of memorial Inscription detail View of memorial

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 Lincolnshire. Memorial at Bransby http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1585550.html Sited in the Bransby equestrian centre this memorial is to the crew of a Hampden aircraft from 49 Squadron, RAF Scampton. The aircraft crashed in the field where the memorial is sited on 25th January 1942. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.301713&lon=-0.651602&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 27 September 2008: Sited in the Bransby equestrian centre this memorial is to the crew of a Hampden aircraft from 49 Squadron, RAF Scampton. The aircraft crashed in the field where the memorial is sited on 25th January 1942. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.301713&lon=-0.651602&z=19&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial site Memorial plaque Memorial site Memorial site 49 Squadron floral ring RAF floral ring Memorial site

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Lincolnshire. Memorial at Sturton by Stow http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1585535.html The appropriately named "Lancaster Farm" is the location of this memorial to the crew of Lancaster R5676 0f 1660 HCU which crashed after taking off from RAF Scampton. The memorial was erected by the farms present owners at their own expense following extensive research into the incident. The farm is private property, please obtain permission from the owners before taking photographs. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.309688&lon=-0.65153&z=18.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 27 September 2008: The appropriately named "Lancaster Farm" is the location of this memorial to the crew of Lancaster R5676 0f 1660 HCU which crashed after taking off from RAF Scampton. The memorial was erected by the farms present owners at their own expense following extensive research into the incident. The farm is private property, please obtain permission from the owners before taking photographs. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.309688&lon=-0.65153&z=18.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Plaque inscription Memorial location Closer view The appropriately named farm

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Lincolnshire. Memorial at Laughterton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1585523.html This memorial can be found on the village green. The memorial is to two seperate aircraft crashes, a Stirling from Winthorpe and a Lancaster from Elsham Wolds. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.274589&lon=-0.745255&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 27 September 2008: This memorial can be found on the village green. The memorial is to two seperate aircraft crashes, a Stirling from Winthorpe and a Lancaster from Elsham Wolds. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.274589&lon=-0.745255&z=18&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

Memorial on the village green Memorial on the village green Memorial on the village green The memorial inscription to the crew of a Stirling based at RAF Winthorpe, this aircraft crashed at Kettlethorpe, east of Laughterton The memorial inscription to the crew of a Lancaster from RAF Elsham Wolds. Unfortunately this plaque is quite faded and not easy to read Memorial on the village green

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Lincolnshire. RAF Scampton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1582639.html SCAMPTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: Still active POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None as such but there is a display of artefacts in hangar 1 SPECIAL NOTES: Scampton is an active RAF airfield. Visits are allowed but these have to be arranged in advance. LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafscampton/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>Scampton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.307763&lon=-0.552388&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Scampton Flash Earth link</A> Sunday 14 September 2008: SCAMPTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: Still active POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Airfield CURRENT USE: RAF Airfield MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None as such but there is a display of artefacts in hangar 1 SPECIAL NOTES: Scampton is an active RAF airfield. Visits are allowed but these have to be arranged in advance. LINKS: <li><A HREF=" http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafscampton/aboutus/history.cfm" title="" target=_NEW>Scampton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.307763&lon=-0.552388&z=14.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Scampton Flash Earth link</A>

Main entrance, guardroom on right Dining room and institute Station Sick Quarters (SSQ) Mortuary and ambulance garage Mortuary and ambulance garage 3 bay tanker shed 3 bay tanker shed Control tower Scampton Church inside views This building was in 1963 the airmens mess, but it also features in the Dambusters Film as the briefing room and mess Barrack block, parade ground now doubling as a car park Barrack block, type 444/36 Dining room and institute, rear Barrack block, type 444/36 Barrack block, type 444/36 Dining room and institute, rear Swimming pool. later addition to the station SSQ, later extension General view, unknown on left Rear of institute SSQ Mortuary and ambulance garage Unknown Unknown Ration store Roadway between institute, left, and ration store, right Water tower Heating plant - chimney missing General view 3 bay tanker shed Vulcan aircraft engine test house Hangar 4 - C type Vulcan aircraft engine test house Current day signage Current day signage Converted T2 on the right Sign on doors of hangar 3 This building formed part of the 'Blue Steel' complex C type hangar, hangar 4, the Reds hangar Gnat outside hangar 4 Gnat outside hangar 4 Gnat outside hangar 4 The Reds hangar The Reds hangar Gnat outside hangar 4 The best Some trophy within the Reds hangar Hangar 3 Hangar 4 Hangar 4

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2008 Lincolnshire. RFC South Carlton http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1580555.html SOUTH CARLTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1920 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/A CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: The site is private property and permission to enter and photograph must be obtained. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://raf-lincolnshire.info/southcarlton/southcarlton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>South Carlton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.278147&lon=-0.554331&z=15.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>South Carlton Flash Earth link</A> Sunday 14 September 2008: SOUTH CARLTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: N/A OPENED: 1916 CLOSED: 1920 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: N/A CURRENT USE: Agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: The site is private property and permission to enter and photograph must be obtained. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://raf-lincolnshire.info/southcarlton/southcarlton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>South Carlton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.278147&lon=-0.554331&z=15.7&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>South Carlton Flash Earth link</A>

WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown South Carlton Church which has a small display dedicated to the aerodrome The display inside the Church The display inside the Church RFC flag near the display board RFC flag near the display board RFC flag near the display board Looking north over the airfield Looking north over the airfield WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown WW1 era airfield buildings - unknown Large building base This was the station cinema Cinema, the small bit on the left was the projection room Inside the cinema The aperture is where the film was projected from Station cinema projection room

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Desford http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1575749.html DESFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training plus Aircraft repair Depot OPENED: 1929 CLOSED: 1953 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Flying Training CURRENT USE: Industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.612608&lon=-1.292641&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Desford Flash earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: DESFORD AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Training plus Aircraft repair Depot OPENED: 1929 CLOSED: 1953 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Flying Training CURRENT USE: Industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.612608&lon=-1.292641&z=15.2&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Desford Flash earth link</A>

Surviving gun butts Surviving gun butts North of the site, buildings from the aircraft repair depot South of site, these buildings can be found North of the site, buildings from the aircraft repair depot North of the site, buildings from the aircraft repair depot North of the site, buildings from the aircraft repair depot North of Peckleton lane was a living site, this building remains On the flying field side, is this original? The control tower was to the left, where the mound is View across what was the airfield, now the Catterpillar factory Gates to living site Gates to living site Living site trackway Entrance to airfield South of site, these buildings can be found South of site, more aircraft repair buildingsir

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Husbands Bosworth http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1573532.html HUSBANDS BOSWORTH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1956 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Not Known CURRENT USE: Agriculture and Gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Husbands_Bosworth.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Husbands Bosworth History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.437341&lon=-1.039809&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Husbands Bosworth Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: HUSBANDS BOSWORTH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1956 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Not Known CURRENT USE: Agriculture and Gliding MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Husbands_Bosworth.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Husbands Bosworth History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.437341&lon=-1.039809&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Husbands Bosworth Flash Earth link</A>

Resident glider getting airborne Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Looking towards the gliding club Watch office, interior views Watch office, interior views Watch Office for All Commands 12779/41, medium front windows to 343/43 Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - unknown Technical site - parachute store Technical site - parachute store Communal site - standby set house Communal site - standby set house Communal site - gym and Chancel Communal site - gym and Chancel Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #1 - unknown Dispersed site #2 - Orlit hut East / West runway looking West East / West runway looking West, now in use as a road East / West runway looking east East / West runway looking east

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Blaby Wharfe (65MU) http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1573101.html Blaby Wharf was home to 65 Maintenance Unit (MU). Their task was to recover non repairable crashed aircraft for componant recovery and scrap. A single blister hangar survives today. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.583189&lon=-1.164179&z=18.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Blaby Wharf Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: Blaby Wharf was home to 65 Maintenance Unit (MU). Their task was to recover non repairable crashed aircraft for componant recovery and scrap. A single blister hangar survives today. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.583189&lon=-1.164179&z=18.4&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Blaby Wharf Flash Earth link</A>

Surviving blister hangar Surviving blister hangar Surviving blister hangar

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Market Harborough http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1573087.html MARKET HARBOROUGH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1960 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Storage CURRENT USE: Prison and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.494403&lon=-0.953061&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Market Harborough Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: MARKET HARBOROUGH AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Bomber OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1960 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Storage CURRENT USE: Prison and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.494403&lon=-0.953061&z=15&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Market Harborough Flash Earth link</A>

Communal site - Standby set house interior Communal site - Standby set house interior Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - Gym and Chancel, interior Communal site - Gym and Chancel Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - unknown Communal site - Standby set house Site to the south of communal site - unknown Site to the south of communal site - unknown Site to the south of communal site - unknown Site to the south of communal site - unknown

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Leicester East http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1572631.html LEICESTER EAST AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: C&M CURRENT USE: Leicster aero club, carting and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/L/Leicester_East.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Leicester East History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.607591&lon=-1.035342&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Leicester East Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: LEICESTER EAST AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Transport OTU OPENED: 1943 CLOSED: 1947 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: C&M CURRENT USE: Leicster aero club, carting and agriculture MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/L/Leicester_East.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Leicester East History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.607591&lon=-1.035342&z=15.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Leicester East Flash Earth link</A>

Bomb dump access road, east of airfield Bomb dump loading platforms Securing rings Securing rings Southern peritrack looking west Southern peritrack looking east SW / NE runway looking NE Night Flying Equipment (NFE) store Signals square Watch Office for all Commands 12779/41 with medium front windows to 343/43 Watch Office for all Commands 12779/41 with medium front windows to 343/43 View towards the surviving T2 hangar T2 hangar View towards the tower from the hangar Watch Office for all Commands 12779/41 with medium front windows to 343/43 T2 hangar Southern peritrack looking west Gun butts off southern peritrack Tech site buildings Unknown AFV Tech site buildings Tech site buildings Original lamp Marconi buildings T2 hangar Night Flying Equipment (NFE) store Watch Office for all Commands 12779/41 with medium front windows to 343/43 One of two hangar bases off the northern peritrack The other Northern peritrack looking west

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Leicestershire. RAF Rearsby http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1572034.html REARSBY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: MAP repair airfield OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1968 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Aircraft production CURRENT USE: Industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.austerclub.org/company_history/short_history.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Rearsby History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.716011&lon=-1.029973&z=16.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Rearsby Flash Earth link</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: REARSBY AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: MAP repair airfield OPENED: 1938 CLOSED: 1968 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: Aircraft production CURRENT USE: Industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None SPECIAL NOTES: LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.austerclub.org/company_history/short_history.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Rearsby History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.716011&lon=-1.029973&z=16.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Rearsby Flash Earth link</A>

The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds The aircraft construction and repair sheds Views across the flying field Views across the flying field Views across the flying field

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Nottinghamshire. Memorial at Farnsfield. http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1571440.html A lovely memorial to the crew of 578 Sqn Halifax MZ 519 can be found to the south of Farnsfield. The bomber crashed nearby on 6th July 1944, whilst returning from operations. A road in the village is named after the pilot, a plaque is mounted at the entrance. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.091847&lon=-1.040265&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A> Saturday 30 August 2008: A lovely memorial to the crew of 578 Sqn Halifax MZ 519 can be found to the south of Farnsfield. The bomber crashed nearby on 6th July 1944, whilst returning from operations. A road in the village is named after the pilot, a plaque is mounted at the entrance. <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.091847&lon=-1.040265&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Memorial Location</A>

The road and plaque in the background Interpretation board A road in Farnsfield village is named after the pilot, as this plaque indicates The memorial location is well signed from the village As can be seen! The memorial area The fine memorial The fine memorial Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail Memorial detail The fine memorial This stone lies close by Interpretation board Interpretation board Bench nearby And inscription The fine memorial Memorial area

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Nottinghamshire. RAF Newton Revisited http://oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1565114.html NEWTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Operational bomber, fighter OTU OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 2000 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Establishment CURRENT USE: Some industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: This airfield is private property, we were there with the full permission of the owners having pre-arranged it. You will not gain access if you just turn up asking. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/Newton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Newton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.965112&lon=-0.986355&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Newton Flash Earth link</A> Sunday 17 August 2008: NEWTON AIRFIELD LOCATION: See Flash earth Link below. WW2 COMMAND: Operational bomber, fighter OTU OPENED: 1940 CLOSED: 2000 POST WW2 MILITARY USE: RAF Establishment CURRENT USE: Some industry MEMORIAL LOCATIONS: None known SPECIAL NOTES: This airfield is private property, we were there with the full permission of the owners having pre-arranged it. You will not gain access if you just turn up asking. LINKS: <li><A HREF="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/Newton.htm" title="" target=_NEW>Newton History</A> <li><A HREF="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.965112&lon=-0.986355&z=14.9&r=0&src=msl" title="" target=_NEW>Newton Flash Earth link</A>

the lights are still in situ Watch Office with Met Section 2328/39 Main entrance