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I recently purchased 3 RAF notebooks and other books relating to J O'Neill who served at RAF Halton.
During the Second World War, RAF Halton continued its training role. Additionally No 112 Squadron and No 402 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force were based at Halton for part of the war. No. 1448 (Radar Calibration) Flight was converted into No. 529 Squadron at Halton in June 1943.
HISTORY. As part of the forces involved in the 1913 army manoeuvres, 3 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps deployed to Halton to support the operations of the Household Division. They landed and set up their temporary airfield on what was later to become the Maitland Parade Square.
Jun 9, 2004 · In 1938 leaving RAF Halton on posting to RAF Abingdon No15 Squadron whose aircraft at that time were Hawker Harts, awaiting to be re-equipped with Fairy Battles -a sinlge engine light bomber.
Jul 10, 1995 · Buy The History of Royal Air Force Halton: No.1 School of Training First Edition by Tunbridge, Paul (ISBN: 9780721208947) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
- Paul Tunbridge
As our founder said, over 1000 former Halton Apprentices were decorated during the war. One, Sgt Thomas Gray of the 20th Entry, was one of the first two airmen in WW2 to receive, posthumously, the Victoria Cross.
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Devon and RAF Halton. Background to story: Royal Air Force. Article ID: A2050165. Contributed on: 16 November 2003. At the age of 15 and a bit I had passed the entry exam for No 1 Technical...
