I was posted from RAF Yatesbury to CSE Watton in September 1954 and worked there as a Cpl Tech Air Wireless Fitter until September 1957. During my term there we…
More Washington pictures from 192 Squadron
Eric O’Brien Ex. 192 Squadron, RAF Watton. B29 Air Radar Mechanic. 1956/1957, got in touch and has donated theses great pictures. Eric writes . . . I worked as a…
192 Squadron Washingtons by Dave Forster
192 Squadron acquired three RB-29As as replacements for its three Lincolns in the first half of 1952. The first two aircraft (WZ966, WZ967) arrived at Watton in April and were…
A Typical Day in the Life of a “DEV B” SAC at Watton 1957 – 1959
5043999 SAC Cox – Geoff to his friends! Our barrack block was on the airfield side of the camp, very close to No.2 hangar and it meant you had to…
Peter Long’s brief history of Watton – 1957
Development Squadron started the year with an unusual task. In February three of their Lincolns detached to RNAS Culdrose to take part in ‘Search and Rescue trials’ conducted by the…