Former RAF Wethersfield

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 Second World War 1939-1945, former air force base
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Built for the RAF in 1942 and used by the US 9th Air Force during WWII. In the 1950s it was again taken over by the USAF as a base for F-84G Thunderjets, F-84F Thunderstreaks and later F-100 Super Sabres. It then became home to the Red Horse outfit, again an American unit, before being handed over to the the MoD, which now uses the base as a training site for Police, Fire Brigade and others.
Also home to 614VGS, providing glider training to members of the Air Training Corps.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Wethersfield
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Coordinates:   51°58'22"N   0°30'26"E

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  • I was an RAF Pilot Officer in the Equipment Branch and it was my job to re-equip the abandoned station in 1952 so that the Americans could move in. R.A.Batty
  • Robert I would like to hear and record your experiences during that time. Email Wethersfield.museum@outlook.com Ross Stewart, Curator, Wethersfield Airfield Museum.
  • Wiki admin can you email Robert Batty regarding his post, the museum is just in development and his knowledge and experiences are an important part of the history that needs to be preserved. Thank You.
  • Robert can you make contact with me ? Ross Stewart Thank You.
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