East Wretham

Map Reference TL905895
Multimap Aerial View
Runways Grass
History

The RAF operated Wellingtons and Lancasters from East Wretham from 1940 until 1943 when it was handed over to the Americans. The 359th Fighter Group initially operated Thunderbolts but later converted to Mustangs. The airfield feel into disuse at the end of the war. Parts of the accomadation are still used by the army whilst exercising on the STANTA battleground.

Books

Delve, Ken (2005) Military Airfields of Britain - East Anglia BUY IT
Links

RAF - MOD Website
Control Tower
359th Fighter Group

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