Airfield buildings, RAF Perton
RAF accommodation buildings at Cranmoor Lodge Farm.
Perton Airfield was constructed in 1940 as a Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground. Later during the Second World War the Princess Irene Brigade ...
Air-Vice Marshal Worthington visits RAF Hixon
This image is thought to be of Air-Vice Marshall Worthington inspecting a parade of service personal at RAF Hixon. During 1957 he became Director-General of Equipment at the Air Ministry.
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Air-Vice Marshal Worthington visits RAF Hixon
Taking the salute during a parade at RAF Hixon is Air-Vice Marshall Worthington. During 1957 he became Director-General of Equipment at the Air Ministry.
RAF Hixon opened in 1942 as a base for Bomber ...
American Forces children's activities, Yarnfield
US Army personnel providing afternoon tea and activities for local children. US Forces occupied Beatty Hall, Howard Hall and Duncan Hall in Yarnfield during World War II.
An image from the 'Yarnfield ...
American Forces Dedication, Yarnfield
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a booklet published in 1945 to commemorate the presence of US Army personnel at transit camps in Yarnfield, near Stone during World War II. The camps at Yarnfield were ...
American Forces Football teams, Yarnfield
US Forces American Football teams pictured at Yarnfield.
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a booklet published in 1945 to commemorate the presence of US Army personnel at transit camps in Yarnfield, ...
American Forces Parade, Stafford
American forces from Yarnfield camp on parade in Gaolgate Street, Stafford, marching towards Gaol Square. On the right can be seen the trustees Savings Bank and Melia's food store.
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American forces retreat, Yarnfield
The American flag is lowered as the American forces prepare to depart the camps at Yarnfield, which were designated by the US Army as Army Air Force Reinforcement Depot, AAF Station 594.
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American Forces soft ball team, Yarnfield
This image is from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a booklet published in 1945 to commemorate the presence of US Army personnel at transit camps in Yarnfield, near Stone during World War II.
Annual Inspection at RAF Stafford
Pictured are Air Vice Marshal Lowe, Wing Commander Bewley, Mr Moaks, Mrs Fell and Miss Dean during the 1960 Annual Inspection.
RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following the purchase by the ...
Annual Inspection at RAF Stafford
Air Vice-Marshal Lowe during his annual inspection of the station. In this photograph he is visiting the Mechanical Recording Section.
During the 1960s computerisation of the stores procedures became ...
AOC Parade at RAF Stafford
Pictured is the AOC's (Air Officer Commanding) Parade at RAF Stafford in 1951. The building on the right was known as the old fire picquet hut. In the background are prefabricated huts, houses on the ...
Armoured Car in R.A.F. Parade, Stafford,
Armoured car in R.A.F. Stafford's 30th anniversary celebration of the No. 2 MT Squadron formed at Kings College Cambridge in 1940.
The car, complete with gun turret and R.A.F. markings, is a Rolls ...
Award Presentation, Stone Air Training Corps,
Wing Commander R. Smart presenting Cadet Sergeant D.M. Dawson with his Boxing Blue Badge for representing Stone in the national contests.
The aim of the Air Training Corps was to prepare cadets for ...
Barracks entrance, Yarnfield
The Barracks entrance at Yarnfield pictured during a snow storm. US Forces occupied Beatty Hall, Howard Hall and Duncan Hall in Yarnfield during World War II.
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a ...
Base for aircraft hanger, Perton Airfield
This concrete floor was all that remained of the T-2 Hanger at Perton Airfield in 1989.
Perton Airfield was constructed in 1940 as a Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground. Later during the Second World ...
Battalion commanders, Yarnfield
US Forces occupied Beatty Hall, Howard Hall and Duncan Hall in Yarnfield during World War II.
An image from the 'Yarnfield Yank', a booklet published in 1945 to commemorate the presence of US Army ...
Battle of Britain Parade by RAF Stafford
The Mayor of Stafford, Alderman Mrs Ruth Turney (Mayor in 1946, 1947 and 1948) is pictured on the platform taking the salute from RAF Stafford service personnel as they march past in the Market Square, ...