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Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking south, the technical site is bottom right; B-17 Flying Fortresses are parked around the perimeter, 10 December 1946. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/CPE/UK/1891. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_CPE_UK_1891_FS_2312

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_CPE_UK_1891_FS_2312
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking south, the technical site is bottom right; B-17 Flying Fortresses are parked around the perimeter, 10...
Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/42. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_42_RV_6103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_42_RV_6103
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No...
Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/42. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_42_RV_6104

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_42_RV_6104
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No...
Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, the main runway runs vertically, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/42. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_42_RV_6105

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_42_RV_6105
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, two T2 hangars are in the technical site on the left, the main runway runs vertically, 13...
Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, the control tower is in front of the J-Type hangar in the technical site upper left, the main runway runs vertically, 13 July 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/42. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_42_RV_6106

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_42_RV_6106
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking north east, the control tower is in front of the J-Type hangar in the technical site upper left, the...
Aerial photograph of the south end of Polebrook airfield looking south, the perimeter is being expanded as part of an airfield upgrade to facilitate B-17 Flying Fortresses; the bomb dump is not yet built, 14 April 1942. Photograph taken by No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, sortie number RAF/HLA/487. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_HLA_487_FS_2039

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_HLA_487_FS_2039
  • Description: Aerial photograph of the south end of Polebrook airfield looking south, the perimeter is being expanded as part of an airfield upgrade to facilitate B...
Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking south, 9 May 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7GR/LOC334. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).

US_7GR_LOC334_V_5017

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: US_7GR_LOC334_V_5017
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Polebrook airfield looking south, 9 May 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7GR...
Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the technical site and barrack sites are to the top right, 8 September 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/140. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_140_RV_6088

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_140_RV_6088
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the technical site and barrack sites are to the top right, 8 September 1942. Photograph taken...
Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the control tower is opposite the technical site in upper centre, 8 September 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/140. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_140_RV_6089

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_140_RV_6089
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the control tower is opposite the technical site in upper centre, 8 September 1942. Photograph...
Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, 8 September 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational Training Unit, sortie number RAF/FNO/140. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_FNO_140_RV_6092

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_FNO_140_RV_6092
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, 8 September 1942. Photograph taken by No. 8 Operational...
Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the perimeter and runways are under construction, 30 April 1942. Photograph taken by No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, sortie number RAF/HLA/512. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_HLA_512_V_6049

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_HLA_512_V_6049
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking south, the perimeter and runways are under construction, 30 April 1942. Photograph taken by No. 1...
Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking west, the bomb dump is to the right of the airfield, 29 February 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7PH/GP/LOC188. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).

US_7PH_GP_LOC188_V_5009

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: US_7PH_GP_LOC188_V_5009
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Ridgewell airfield looking west, the bomb dump is to the right of the airfield, 29 February 1944. Photograph taken by 7th...
Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking north east, the bomb dump is at the top, 7 July 1946. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/1565. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_1565_RP_3062

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_1565_RP_3062
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking north east, the bomb dump is at the top, 7 July 1946. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie...
Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking north east, the bomb dump is at the top left, barrack sites are bottom right, 7 July 1946. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/1565. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_1565_RP_3063

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_1565_RP_3063
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking north east, the bomb dump is at the top left, barrack sites are bottom right, 7 July 1946. Photograph...
Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, 20 April 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, sortie number US/7PH/GP/LOC299. English Heritage (USAAF Photography).

US_7PH_GP_LOC299_V_5004

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: US_7PH_GP_LOC299_V_5004
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Rivenhall airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, 20 April 1944. Photograph taken by 7th Photographic...
Aerial photograph of Snailwell airfield looking south, the control tower and airfield code are upper centre, 14 February 1945. Photograph taken by No. 309 Ferry Training Unit, sortie number RAF/106G/LA/129. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_LA_129_FP_1203

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_LA_129_FP_1203
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Snailwell airfield looking south, the control tower and airfield code are upper centre, 14 February 1945. Photograph taken by No...
Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3088

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3088
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF...
Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3089

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3089
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF...
Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3109

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3109
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF...
Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3110

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Historic England
  • Object Number: RAF_106G_UK_622_RP_3110
  • Description: Aerial photograph of Burtonwood airfield, 10 August 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/622. English Heritage (RAF...