Monument record 1296/1/1 - Chelveston Airfield Runways
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{2} Runways; the main one 2,000 yards long and the other two 1,400 yards long, were not completed until March 1942. Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment used the airfield for glider trials.
{3} At the latter 7253rd Air base Squadron of the American 3rd Air Force took over the old wartime base in Sept 1952 and began to rebuild the airfield for jet aircraft. The main feature was the single, almost 2 mile long, runway.
<1> Northamptonshire Enterprise, 1994, World War II American Airfield Nostalgia, (checked) (Pamphlet). SNN28528.
<2> Bowyer M.J.F., 1990, Action Stations 6: Military Airfields of The Cotswolds and The Central Midlands, p.107-10 (unchecked) (Book). SNN39505.
<3> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, p.230 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100276.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN28528 Pamphlet: Northamptonshire Enterprise. 1994. World War II American Airfield Nostalgia. Northants Enterprises. (checked).
- <2> SNN39505 Book: Bowyer M.J.F.. 1990. Action Stations 6: Military Airfields of The Cotswolds and The Central Midlands. Patrick Stephens Limited. p.107-10 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100276 Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). p.230 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 007 686 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 7 2014 11:44AM
