RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth are the last Second World War–era Eighth Air Force bases in Britain that are still used and controlled by the United States Air Force. Except for a period of inactivity between 1. Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, and RAF Upwood make up the 'Tri- Base Area', because of their geographic proximity and interdependency.

It is one of three RAF stations in Cambridgeshire used by the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE- AFAFRICA). 8, it is a non- flying facility, under the control of the United States Air Force. The airfield is in the civil parish of The Stukeleys, close to the villages of Great Stukeley, Little Stukeley, and Alconbury. Concrete (WWII)Royal Air Force Alconbury or more simply RAF Alconbury is an active Royal Air Forcestation in Huntingdon, England. United States Air Force (1.Ĭontrolled by.

Beloved husband and father, Leon Cole Goodwin died on December 26, 2006. 32 (TR) Squadron) of the Royal Air Force operates in the VIP and general air transport roles from RAF Northolt. 32 (The Royal) Squadron (sometimes written as No. This was in the days before Lend-Lease, and so the aircraft had only RAF serial numbers and markings, and were not issued USAAC serials. Most units of the Royal Air Force are identified by alphabetical (or similar) characters, known as a. I encourage anyone that has more information (Flight Log Book entries) or photos on 112 Squadron please send an. Last updated on: AugAh yes, the legendary T-bird trainer, common back in the day but mostly forgotten today. Part of United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE- AFAFRICA)Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in England.įront entrance of RAF Alconbury.

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