5614 x 3735 px | 47,5 x 31,6 cm | 18,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
11. August 2005
Ort:
Aerial Photography Cambridgeshire, East Anglia uk
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Aerial Photography Cambridgshire.RAF Wyton dates back to the first world war, where from 1916 on the present site, but from a selection of small wooden buildings, men of the RFC (Royal Flying Corps) emerged to train for their new role. The present airfield dates from 1935, when during the expansion of the RAF, a number of modern airfields were built to high standards and this is reflected in the pleasing designs of the period. Many well known types of aircraft have operated from Wyton, including the Bristol Blenheim which was even faster than the fighters of the period when it was first used. Indeed Blenheim N6125 was the first aircraft to make a sortie in WW2, when it set out to photograph some of the German fleet to prepare for later bombing. In 1942, Mosquito's of 109 squadron used Oboe from here. In March 1943 they marked the Krupp works for bombers. Wyton came under 3 Group from 1940 and its Wellingtons eventually moved away to Feltwell, Alconbury and Graveley. Stirlings operated from Wyton into 1942. The Pathfinder force was established within 3 Group in August 1942 and Lancaster's of 83 Squadron moved in as the Stirlings moved on to Bourn. They stayed until April 1944. From September 1942, Mosquitoes were flying from here. Pathfinders operated from here with remarkable success, and this is remembered in the Pathfinder museum and the superb new stained glass window in the chapel. This brief commentary cannot hope to show all the history of this station, but it gives a flavour. After the war, Lancasters were still here, also Lincolns until 1951. In the early 1950, s the main runway was lengthened and strengthened, and became the home of the Strategic Reconnaissance Force. This used Lancasters, Mosquitoes, and numerous types of Canberra. Other types were used for training, like Meteors and Provosts. In November 1955 Valiant B(PR) 1's of 543 Squadron arrived. Victor B(SR)2's replaced the Valiants at the end of September 1964. Comet 2's and late
