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
The Machine Gun & Rifle Range (147/41) at RAF Beaulieu Airfield
RAF Beaulieu was a Class A airfield. This meant it followed a template approach for Class A airfields of WW2, with similar buildings and facilities to others of this type. One such facility would be...
Over the last year I’ve discovered so much about RAF Beaulieu through my own walks and research. I’ve also learned from people I have met along the way who have shared their knowledge...
The German Helicopter that Crashed at RAF Beaulieu: The Story of the FA 223 Drache
In 1945, a top secret German helicopter, piloted by a Luftwaffe pilot, crashed at RAF Beaulieu. If that wasn't intriguing enough, some people also say that the FA 223 Drache came to be buried at this...
One aspect of RAF Beaulieu’s history without many records of, is what appears to be evidence and remains of a practice bombing target to the west of the airfield. It’s in a relatively...
Living on the RAF Beaulieu Airfield as a Family in the Post-War Years
During World War 2, many of the larger UK airfields had effectively operated as small towns. The Beaulieu Airfield in Hampshire is a great example, as it had the infrastructure to serve over 2,000...
A live document with the purpose of summarising research carried out whilst recording the stories of some of the airmen who sadly lost their lives whilst serving or flying from RAF Beaulieu. 1LT...