| Map Reference TL630045 | |
| Multimap | Aerial View |
| Runways 3 concrete, "A" layout | |
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History
Opened in 1942 Downham Market operated Stirlings, Lancasters and later Mosquitos. Two airmen, Flt Sgt Arthur Aaron and Sqn Ldr Ian Bazalgette, were awarded posthomous VCs whilst serving here. Closed at the end of the war. |
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Books
Birtles, Philip (1999) World War 2 Airfields Buy it |
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Links
RAF Downham Market, RAF-MOD Website Flt Sgt Arthur Aaron VC Sqn Ldr Ian Bazalgette VC |
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