WWII Berkshire: RAF Membury - Main Stores
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WWII Berkshire: RAF Membury - Main Stores
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 26 Apr 2021
A good example of an RAF station's wartime Main Stores that are in a good state of preservation today thanks to their continued use in a different role on a modern industrial estate. Image RAF MEMBURY - OVERVIEW KEY FACTS: Airfield opened in August 1942, and planned as a Bomber OTU but transferred instead to the USAAF and designated USAAF Station 466. September 1942 Membury designated for use by 8th Air Force Ground Air Support Command for its reconnaissance units (3rd Photographic and 67th Observation Groups). October 1942 the 3rd Photographic moved to RAF Steeple Morden prior to embarkation to North Africa. Winter of 1942/43 occupation by 6th Tactical Air Depot specialising in the repair and modification of Republic P-47 Thunderbolts. January 1944 arrival of 366th Fighter Group from North Carolina. 3 March 1944 arrival of 436th Troop Carrier Group with Douglas C47 and C53 Skytrains, assigned to the 53rd Troop Carrier Wing. February 1945 53rd Troop Carrier Wing moved its groups to France. June 1945 RAF Membury returned to the RAF. October 1945 under 'Care & Maintenance' and eventual closure.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.477602
Longitude
-1.551562
