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.
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RAF Beaulieu History: Most Recent Research
During the Cold War, British military scientists from Porton Down in Wiltshire tested biological and chemical warfare methods in public. These Aerial Release Trials were conducted during the years...
August 1943: The Darkest Month in Beaulieu Airfield’s History
June this year marked the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, an occasion widely covered by the media and solemnly observed through remembrance ceremonies. These commemorations rightly honoured the brave...
In Memory of Wallace Eugene Rock of the USAAF 365th Fighter Group (Hell Hawks)
This article reports the death of 2nd Lt. Wallace Eugene Rock who took off from Beaulieu Airfield, known as USAAF Station 408. If you are a member of Wallace’s family and would like me to edit or...
The 365th Fighter Group (aka Hell Hawks) at Beaulieu Airfield USAAF Station 408
I published the video you can watch below on 28 June 2024. I deliberately chose this date as it was eighty years to the day since the 365th Fighter Group, also known as the Hell Hawks, had left...
I recently recorded a video in tribute to the Czechoslovak airmen of the 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron who flew Liberators out of Beaulieu. They suffered significant losses during their...
In Memory of Halifax DT624 of 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron RCAF
On December 15, 1942, a Handley Page Halifax Mk. II (DT624) of No. 405 Squadron RCAF, took off from RAF Beaulieu in the New Forest. A few hours later she attempted to return to base due to engine...