The remains of Beaulieu Airfield are situated on a large and expansive heathland. You can quite easily spend a whole day walking the heath to see different aspects. Whilst my focus is the military...
Welcome to my dedication to the RAF Beaulieu airfield in the New Forest (USAAF Station 408). You can follow my project as I discover more about the history, heritage, walks, and sites of interest.
RAF Beaulieu History: Most Recent Research
In 1983, Robert Coles, the author of the “History of Beaulieu Airfield” book received a letter from a former WAAF who had been stationed at RAF Beaulieu during WW2. Bob’s book had been...
Memories of Donald Major: Airfield Ground Works & Maintenance
Many British airfields in WW2 were huge operations. Beaulieu is a perfect case in point, as during the wartime period it could have more than 2,000 people working there at any one time. In effect, it...
RAF Flying Suit from WW2 Found in a Loft Near Beaulieu Airfield
In 2021, a homeowner in East Boldre, next to Beaulieu Airfield, found an interesting item of clothing in their loft from the WW2 period. It appeared to be a RAF flying suit and it was being used as...
During wartime, airfields the size and specification of RAF Beaulieu had a cinema to help entertain the personnel on site. Films as well as shows could be shown there, as a stage could also be set-up...
In Memory of 2nd Lt. Stanley Fish Who Flew from Beaulieu Airfield in 1944
This article reports the death of 2nd Lt. Stanley Eugene Fish who took off from Beaulieu Airfield, known as USAAF Station 408 at the time. If you are a member of his family and would like me to...