This post is made with condolences to the families of Frank King and Jack Walsh and with thanks to Susan King (daughter of Frank) and Marilynn (daughter of Jack) for passing on the the sad news. the charity can fund. Ruston Airport. . If Properties For Sale in Raydon blue NAPA auto parts store. I then pulled off to stay with my leader and cover his tail. Group markings were black, yellow, black, yellow spinners, with a 48-inch black and yellow check band around the cowling to the end of the exhaust stubs. the original hangar building, depicted in [previous] photos as the The Peacocks have welcomed returning veterans, and their families, back to the former airfield many times over the years and it was such a pleasure for the group to reaffirm this friendship. A spur was built into Raydon Wood on the northern perimeter of airfield. 2 runways, with a hangar & a few smaller buildings on the west Cheryl York Proceedings closed with a toast to the men of the 353rd Fighter Group. The firing Butts are also still intact but are covered by a large growth of foliage. Flying was his life and graduated from the Air Force Advanced Flying School, Class 42-H, Luke Field, AZ, in August 1942. Here he flew new aircraft to combat bases, including P-47, P-51, P-38, B-26, A-26, B-24, B-17, and C-47. In the evening, there was a farewell dinner at the Rose and Crown for the families and local people. I saw mine slowly roll over and head straight down. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial His villageare dedicating a memorial plaque for Lt. Richard V. Keywan of the 352nd Fighter Squadron on May 8, 2015. Redeem Now Pause The runways were mostly broken up in the 1960s. The first American occupants of Raydon was the 357th Fighter Group, moving in from Casper AAF, Wyoming on 30 November 1943. Undeterred the party headed to the Cambridge American Military Cemetery for a very moving visit. The highlight of the afternoon was, of course, the static and flying aircraft displays kindly arranged by Maurice Hammond of Hardwick Warbirds. Some of the details are also quite difficult to see so just click on the images for a larger view. Pilots Association: ____________________________________________________. (courtesy of Jim LaRue via Cheryl York). contribution. Raydon Airfield Memorial. 97') used for major engine repairs. WebThe Raydon Airfield Preservation Society (RAPS) founded in 1992 set about planning a memorial project with the landowner. The 358th was initially assigned to the 66th Fighter Wing, at Sawston Hall, Cambridge, then transferred to the Ninth Air Force on 1 February 1944 in exchange for the 357th FG. Kennedy). aerial view looking west at the last remaining element of Ruston The party then boarded the bus and headed to lunch as guests of the Raydon Airfield Memorial Group at the Case is Altered Pub in Bentley. operation of this site. WebFind Raydon stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. trace remained of Ruston Field, with the majority of the airport site
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