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4 unusual facts about RAF Cheddington


RAF Cheddington

In September 1942 the airfield was transferred to the United States Army Air Forces.

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858th Bombardment Squadron (VIII Air Force Composite Command) 19 June-10 August 1944 (B-24 Liberator)

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However, Eighth Air Force wanted to move the Liberator groups to Norfolk, and the 44th moved to RAF Shipdham in October.

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36th Bombardment Squadron (VIII Air Force Composite Command) 15 August 1944-28 February 1945 (B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator)



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