RAF / USAAF Rivenhall Airfield memorial
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RAF / USAAF Rivenhall Airfield memorial
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 3 Dec 2019
The memorial stands in the grounds of the Western Arms public house. RAF Rivenhall was opened in 1942, and was used by both the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces. During WWII, it was used primarily as a combat airfield with various fighter and bomber units. Known as USAAF Station AAF-168 with call sign "RL". On 22 January 1944, three squadrons of the 363rd Fighter Group arrived equipped with the new North American P-51B Mustang. On 14 April 1944, the 363rd moved to RAF Staplehurst. On the following day the first of four Squadrons flying Martin B-26 Marauders of the 397th Bombardment Group arrived. The group's identification marking was a yellow diagonal band edged in black across both sides of the vertical tailplane. Early in August, they left, and the station was transferred to the RAF who installed Nos. 295 and 570 Squadrons until its closure.
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51.843033
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