Melunvillaroche, laonathies, cormeillesenvexin france. Lf363 hawker hurricane iic royal air force raf wethersfield wxf egvt, uk england david miller 01061968. Raf northolt was used by both raf and usaf in a support capacity. Royal air force 19441946 united states air force 19511990 commanders occupants ninth air force royal air force united states air forces in europe battles european theatre of world war ii air. This is a video for all the troops that were stationed at raf wethersfield in the 50s and 60s, a 2006 trip though wethersfield, on the way to main entrance where we remember it use to be. If youve been stationed at raf wethersfield, or were a civilian employee, dependant, or otherwise, please let. Looking for raymond rook who was best man at my wedding. If youve been stationed at raf wethersfield, or were a civilian employee, dependant, or otherwise, please let us know we are always looking for more photos, items or articles that might be of interest to the viewers of this site. Raf wethersfield, may 1960aug 1963, fms electric shop.
See more ideas about military careers, air force and aircraft pictures. Hello and welcome to the old raf wethersfield web site guest book. Motherdaughter duo opens bookstore in wethersfield. Raf wethersfield now a brief history the people of raf wethersfield more photo rafw age group vintage wingman newspapers plus ed goodhues cartoons 20th field maint sqdn reunion photos link. Soon after the americans departed for france, wethersfield was returned to raf control, becoming the home for 196 and 299 squadrons, 38 group, raf bomber command.
Raf wethersfield today, is a training base for the ministry of defense police, and is not open to the public with the help of a friend, who works on the base, my wife was able to get. Aerial photograph of wethersfield airfield looking south the bomb dump is at the bottom of the airfield, the main runway runs horizontally, 16 january 1947. This photo was taken whilst parascending along the main runway of raf wethersfield airbase. William knipstein,was career af and was assigned to raf wethersfield 195557. It was taken in 1979 while suspended under a paracommander parachute during a parascending ascent. For some additional photos and information, see the wethersfield page at the. Oxford girlfriend and we have celebrated 23 wonderful years of marriage. Sometimes its better to live in the moment rather than worry about bridal bouquets. Raf bentwaters raf woodbridge find buddies from the 1950s. He was on duty at the raf woodbridge gate the night of our wedding and escorted a friend of phils to the. Then you will find details regarding the first army serial number your father had. Book with expedia and leave the heavy wedding lifting to us.
Page 4 of wedding venues in wethersfield with wedding spot, the only site offering instant price estimates across wethersfield locations. The exhibition of wethersfield wedding traditions was made possible through a grant from the robert allan keeney memorial fund at the hartford foundation for public giving. To this day, events held on the estate generally support wethersfields own mission and purpose, as bequeathed to us by mr. Mar 28, 20 base operations, raf wethersfield, england, 1965. Invite attendees to leave you wellwishes at your reception, and youre guaranteed to. Mdp wethersfield is a ministry of defence facility in essex, england, located north of the village of wethersfield, about 6 mi 9. Jsp 752 triservice regulations for expenses and allowances. I returned to raf wethersfield in 62 from there to viet. The t2 hangars would house the larger animals, like elephants, whilst the quornset huts would house many of the smaller animals, like chimpanzees. The event was hosted by 20th tfw and marked the 10th anniversary of nato.
The t2 hangars would house the larger animals, like. Wedding guest books are fun for both the couple and their celebrants. Ross stewart, raf wethersfield historian and curator, has written the digital pdf ebook a brief history of raf wethersfield. Built for the raf in 1942 and used by the us 9th air force during wwii. Raf stationupper heyfordmemorial web siteguest book archive 2011. Unique wedding guest book ideas that arent actually books.
In 1960 my father was an air force master sergeant stationed at tachikawa air base, japan. I do remember reading a lot of books from the base library because he was. Browse our selection of over 227 hotels in wethersfield. During the late 1940s the base was used as a winter camping ground for chipperfields circus. Xl161 handley page victor sr2 royal air force raf wethersfield wxf egvt, uk england robin a walker 24051969. I have photographs of her at the airfield and a copy of the christmas 1944 dinner menu. Photo gallery of places on the base in the 320th munitions maintenance squadron mms at raf wethersfield. Com 2008 guest book dedicated to martin b26 marauder men. I was a curious child exploring every inch of this base. In the 1950s it was again taken over by the usaf as a base for f84g thunderjets, f84f thunderstreaks and later f. Married peter roe in 1958 whose family owned a village store in kirton and knew several from raf bentwaters and raf lakenheath. Check out our guest books selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. His job was editor of the base newspaper and sometimes he would take me with him when he went out for a story. Essexs 29 unique, affordable, small and local wedding venues.
I flew the last f100 out of raf wethersfield to raf upper. The book a brief history of raf wethersfield can only be purchased. We carried out works nationally at airbases such as wethersfield, chicksands. There are not yet any wedding questions in wethersfield, ct, usa. List of aircraft at raf wethersfield egvt,wxf, braintree, england, united kingdom. Page 15 of wethersfield wedding venues price 723 venues. If youre looking to plan a wedding in connecticut, look no further than wethersfield. This website is run entirely as a hobby and in my spare time, it is paid for out of my own pocket. Featuring usaf, raf and nato aircraft at raf wethersfield open day. The dorm parties, club, jungle juice in coolers, softball games, tdys and all the fun stuff. Preceding unsigned comment added by martindresch talk. If you have a question about getting married in wethersfield, ct, usa use the button below and well email it out to everyone in the area to. Wethersfield 9559 featuring usaf, raf and nato aircraft at raf wethersfield open day. Air force bbs results raf wethersfield 195556 korean.
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American visitors and the very real prospect of a base museum, and the ambition to publish a book with a not so brief history of the base. A custom wedding guest book is bound to be remembered and will make a fun addition to your home after the big day. Air force bulletin board results raf wethersfield 195556 korean war project. The base my dad was stationed at in england, early 1980s.
Wedding anniversary, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grand children. One of the more unusual residents at raf wethersfield was chipperfields circus which used to overwinter at the base after world war 2. The royal air force club, overlooking beautiful green park, offers you the opportunity to marry and celebrate your wedding with family and friends at one of londons finest private members clubs. Essexs 29 unique, affordable, small and local wedding. Creek landing offers a comfortable, affordable location for your wedding day. Page 4 of wethersfield wedding venues price 723 venues.