Memories of Ron Whatley: AFEE Photographer at Beaulieu Airfield
From 1945 to 1950 Beaulieu Airfield was home to the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment (AFEE). Their role was to test new technology, aircraft, and parachuting methods. This included...
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...
In 1983, Robert Coles, the local author of the “History of Beaulieu Airfield” book received a letter from a former WAAF who had been stationed at the RAF Beaulieu airfield during the Second World...
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...
