Croydon Airport - Wikipedia
During World War II the airport was named RAF Croydon as its role changed to that of a fighter airfield during the Battle of Britain; and in 1943 RAF Transport Command was founded at the site, which used the airport to transport thousands of troops into and out of Europe.
World War II & RAF Croydon – Historic Croydon Airport Trust
RAF Croydon became a key RAF Transport Command airfield and, over the following years, transported thousands of troops in and out of mainland Europe. Thousands of personnel from all over Europe, including wounded military personnel, prisoners …
Croydon Airport history
The RAF took it over during WW2 as part of 'Sector B', It was partly due to the airport that Croydon suffered heavy bomb damage during World War II. It was passed back to Civil use in 1946, and it's name changed to Croydon Airport.
Croydon Airport - What Happened To What Was Once The UK's …
2020年3月28日 · Here is a look at how Croydon Airport became the United Kingdom's only international airport during the interwar period. Military beginnings Simple Flying had the opportunity to speak with Ian Walker, the chair of the Historic Croydon Airport Trust .
RAF - Croydon Airport
As a fighter station Croydon played a front line role in the 'Battle of Britain', and became a target during the first major raid of the war.
Historic Croydon Airport Trust
London Croydon Airport was Britain’s first major international airport. It played a major role in the development of global air travel after World War One and has a significant place in early 20th century British history.
No. 287 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia
No. 287 Squadron was an anti-aircraft co-operation squadron of the Royal Air Force from 1941 to 1946. The squadron was formed at RAF Croydon on 19 November 1941 from No. 11 Group RAFs Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation Flight. The squadron flew various aircraft, including Westland Lysanders and Bristol Blenheims.
History – Historic Croydon Airport Trust
With the March 1920 closure of the temporary aerodrome at Hounslow Heath, Croydon became operational as London Terminal Aerodrome on 29th March 1920. It began life using the former 1915 World War One airfield, with commercial operations …
RAF 2 - croydon-airport.com
The RAF took advantage of the lull in air operations during and immediately after the rest of the German campaign in France, and by early June was operational again. The squadron took part in the first half of the Battle of Britain.
Croydon Airport - The National Archives
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