RAF Thurleigh
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This article is about the Second World War RAF station. For post war use, see RAE Bedford. For current use, see Bedford Aerodrome.
Royal Air Force Thurleigh or more simply RAF Thurleigh is a former Royal Air Force station located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Thurleigh was transferred to the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force on 9 December 1942 and designated Station 111, and used for heavy bomber operations against Nazi Germany.
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Quick Facts RAF Thurleigh USAAF Station 111, Coordinates ...
RAF Thurleigh USAAF Station 111 | |||||||||||
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Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire in England | |||||||||||
Coordinates | 52°13′47″N 000°28′29″W | ||||||||||
Type | Royal Air Force station | ||||||||||
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Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||||||
Operator | Royal Air Force United States Army Air Forces | ||||||||||
Controlled by | RAF Bomber Command Eighth Air Force | ||||||||||
Site history | |||||||||||
Built | 1940 (1940) | ||||||||||
Built by | W & C French Ltd. | ||||||||||
In use | 1941-1946 (1946) | ||||||||||
Battles/wars | Second World War | ||||||||||
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Past commanders | Squadron Leader D. A. Batwell RAF 1942-September 1942 Colonel C. B. Overacker USAAF September 1942-1945 | ||||||||||
Garrison | 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy) | ||||||||||
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