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...
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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...
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...
WW2 Memories of Beaulieu Airfield & the New Forest: Jack Humby, Forest Keeper
Jack Humby was born in the early 1900s and spent his whole life in the New Forest. By the time the Second World War started, Jack was living with his family in Stockley Cottage working as a forest...
Names & Nose Art of the 323rd BG’s B-26 Marauders That Flew from the Forest
On the 21st of July 1944, the 323rd Bomb Group arrived at Beaulieu Airfield, replacing their USAAF colleagues, 365th Fighter Group. Whilst under American control, the airfield was...