The outline of the airfield is pretty much contained within the b2146 and b2147. Aircraft spotting at nottinghamshires airfields and airports. To the east of the village, beyond the east coast railway line, is gamston wood. This was my first visit there even though i dont live far away. The first plans for an airfield were drawn up in early 1941, with construction swiftly starting soon after. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. This website is run entirely as a hobby and in my spare time, it is paid for out of my own pocket.
Should you wish to leave a small donation towards the upkeep and ongoing running. Just north of the airfield is richmond hill, northumberland, in the parish of stamfordham. Oct 15, 2016 what attracts people to read these books is the reality behind the stories, often very sad or heartwarming but most of all chilling. Gamston was home to a rectory in the past, and today forms the name of a lane in the village. Raf bardney was a bomber command station in lincolnshire, opening in 1943, home to no. Should you wish to leave a small donation towards the upkeep and ongoing running of the website, it is really appreciated. Opened as satellite to 14 p afu flying training command at ossington. An established author, he also lectures on raf history. Over two million american servicemen passed through britain during the second world war.
Emergency services were called to gamston a small private airport on the outskirts of retford where one person in. It is employed for offroad racing cars and test running refurbished andor new designs of trucks. This page combines information for the address gamston airfield, gamston, retford, dn22 0ql, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. Traditionally the november meeting is a members evening when members of the society, rather than a guest speaker, make a. The airfield was used after the war by the army for vehicle storage, but reopened as a missile site operated by 106 squadron in 1958, closing again in 1963. The river idle lies to the west of the village st peters church is a grade i listed building. New air to ground communications service acgs radio operators certificate we can now offer training complete with the written and practical radiotelephony examinations required for an agcs radio operators certificate. Flying lessons and pleasure flights at gamston in nottinghamshire. In 1944, at the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the united states army air forces usaaf. Gamston retford airfields of britain conservation trust uk. Map of gamston airfield, gamston, dn22 0ql, uk cylex. History of raf stations ossington and gamston world war. Station of nations the history of raf balderton raf newark 58 mu raf winthorpe.
Fieldcare ltd, gamston, agronomy house gamston airfield. The curse of the garden village menace is not confined to the south of england now retford gamston airport has been named as one of. Learn to fly and get your private pilots licence ppl, have a trial lesson with an instructor, or hire an aircraft from retford gamston airport with gamston flying school on the border of yorkshire, lincolnshire and nottinghamshire. Aircraft spotting at nottinghamshires airfields and airports spotting locations, viewing areas and advice on access for airports and airfields in nottinghamshire. Renown pictures are delighted to present glimpses collection. November 2007 meeting report keyworth local history society. Flying experiences at gamston flying lessons flights4all. And that section, in those days, was probably not a metal road as such. Gamston is a village and civil parish four miles south of retford in the english county of nottinghamshire. Object details category books related period second world war content creator. Dea aviation limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. As with most airfields built during this time period, blyton was built to the standard class a pattern. Person airlifted to hospital after plane crash at gamston airport a person has been flown to hospital by air ambulance after a plane crashed into undergrowth at gamston airport.
Two aoc based operators ias medical and diamond executive aviation are also based on the airfield. Gamston airport was originally built as an royal air force aerodrome, to the familiar three runway configuration of which only one remains in common usage, and came into service in december 1942. A personal memory in april 2005 i was given the job of collecting the pitts s2a gbbtr and delivering it to gamston. Enstone aerodrome about us oxfordshire sport flying.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Retford gamston airfield flying experience vouchers. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. The weather station in use is the davis vantage pro2 forecast. It was asked if i could loan some blankets to protect the aeroplane parts on the hangar floor but on returning later found that the company operating the hangar had gone bust. We can provide training and testing for the caa radiotelephony licence. Later for the site was used for gliding and private flying. The pilot intended to fly from gamston airfield, near. Raf gamston, notts, september 2018 derelict places. The airfield was reconstructed in 1942 and was used mainly by no. Training will be conducted at gamston for the caa rt practical test by tim darby a boeing 737 captain. The 10 best restaurants near gamston flying school, retford. A really nice airfield, very clean, neat and quiet. This page is dedicated to the history of manston airfield, in kent from its first official usage bac.
Much has been written about the a1, both its history and its legacy, but little. The newark air museum is keen to locate any inservice photographs of aircraft and personnel that were operating from gamston. Common road has been built across the southern part of the airfield, and indeed, as often happened in ww2, may well have been closed for that eastern section that crossed the airfield. Login to say you like this from fran the blue ball.
Arg forum gamston retford gamston airport this page last updated on. Compared to front line operational airfields gamstons history is. This page combines information for the address gamston airfield, gamston, retford, dn22. The area has been designated as a site of specific interest. It came into service in december 1942 as part of the raf training command as well as being a satellite to raf ossington.
Plan flight to gamston view gamston notams view gamston weather nearby airfields map users. View your guide for pubs and bars, restaurants, clubs. The airfield is now used in part as the blyton raceway. Like many others, this airport was originally built as an raf facility during wwii but nowadays youll find a friendly community of both professional and hobby aviators here. Use the hotlinks above or scroll down for spotting information on spotting locations, airfield hangar access, aviation museums, preserved aircraft. Several private flying schools are proud to call the small airfield at retford in nottinghamshire home. Welcome to the retford gamston airport live weather data page. Books history of raf stations ossington and gamston world war two. Ground to air radio operators licence training and testing.
The population of the civil parish as at the 2011 census was 246. Raf charterhall is a former royal air force station located in the scottish borders and the historic county of berwickshire between the village of greenlaw and duns. Gamston flying school retford 2020 all you need to know. The book is currently at the printers being prepared for its initial print. This site is dedicated to the history of manston airfield, in kent from its first official usage back in 1916. Gamston airfield in gamston is in the east midlands region of england. A great afternoon spent flying around the countryside and a visit to gamston airfield in nottinghamshire what better way to spend a day. History of raf stations ossington and gamston world war two. History in late 1938, the air ministry instructed a group of officials to go to ouston to evaluate the possibility of building an airfield there. Search for local agricultural supplies near you on yell.
Currently an active airfield for light aircraft and business jets. Like many others, this airport was originally built as an raf facility during wwii but nowadays youll find a friendly community of both professional and hobby aviators here, including professional instructors eager to take you up in both 2seater and 4seater planes. The renown pictures glimpses collection vol 2 renown films. The history of raf elsham wolds airfield north lincolnshire during world war 1 and world war 2 and the aviation heritage of the north lincolnshire region. Dea aviation limited officers free information from. Rufforth airfield east flying order book there were cautions. It was originally a world war i landing ground named eccles toft. A real oportuntity to learn more about helicopters. For more details visit or call them on 01777 838731.
Books multiple airfields history of manston airfield. Fieldcare ltd, gamston, agronomy house gamston airfield, gamston, agricultural services, chemicals, chemicals and allied products. Royal air force ouston, or more simply raf ouston, is a former royal air force station that was located near the village of stamfordham and the village of heddononthewall on hadrians wall near newcastle upon tyne. It is intended to bring together the various sources of information at events, squadrons, aircraft and personnel that have been involved in the site. What attracts people to read these books is the reality behind the stories, often very sad or heartwarming but most of all chilling. By colin savill shackleton wr977 dedication to duty. Ppl ground school training for pilots at retford, gamston.
The food is fantastic and the cafe facilities are great. Fieldcare ltd, agronomy house gamston airfield, gamston in gamston, phone 01777 839000 with driving directions and products. Retford gamston airport latitude n 53 17 23 longitude w. Osf is the home of motor gliding based near enstone, oxfordshire, in the beautiful countryside of the cotswolds. History gamston airport other items articles events links news surveys tips other users feedback ukga membership about ukga.
The postcode is within the welbeck wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of bassetlaw. Allow 3 hours for all briefings, flying the route and debriefing. Station then transferred for training to 93 group bomber command. Haunted airfields of lincolnshire, uk the ghosts of world wars. Buy history of raf stations ossington and gamston world war two by taylor, william isbn. Dea offers extensive maintenance and engineering capabilities from retford gamston airport and via a network of service providers around the world. Gamston airport egne add content here gamston airport accepts genuine emergency and precautionary diversions without charge per caa cap 667 9. True airspeed training ground school training for pilots. Gamston cafe the apron has been opened a few months and many people based at other airfields airports do not know. Since passing his gft for a private pilots license on the 30th june 1989 in the cessna 152 gwacb at wycombe air park the gates of opportunity opened and he has, for example, flown an aircraft in every country in western europe registered in each country. Unfortunately, the signal sent out by the ministry wasnt specific enough and some of the officials went to the one located a few miles southwest of hexham. It was built as a second world war aerodrome and is today used by the british army.
Fieldcare ltd, gamston, agronomy house gamston airfield, gamston. For people interested in sources and books these can be found on the sources and book page here. Retford aerodromeraf retford air personnel and the war in the. Find the location for procam depot in alton contact number is 01420 544227. Fieldcare south, retford agricultural supplies yell. Books manston specific history of manston airfield. Osf operates both a tarmac and grass runway, which offers you the perfect flying experience from trial flights to gaining you a pilots licence and beyond our clubhouse offers refreshment facilities with insideoutside areas to socialise and watch the aviation activities.
Raf bardney in the second world war 19391945 the wartime. The following organisations are either based at, use andor have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield as at 010720. It is used mainly for small private aircraft as well as a base for several private flying schools. Area information for gamston airfield, gamston, retford. Since childhood he has been fascinated by all aspects of aviation history. Gamston airport was originally built as a royal air force aerodrome with three runways in a triangular configuration of which only one remains in common. The village lies on the a638 road between retford and the markham moor junction with the a1 and the a57 roads. Area information for gamston airfield, gamston, retford, dn22 0ql. Walthams ghostly airman the royal air force quickly abandoned many airfields after war, raf waltham, near grimsby is one such airfield. It was part of the raf training command as well as a satellite to ossington airfield, 8 mi km to the south. The ancient parish wood was purchased by the forestry commission in 1984 and covers 41 hectares 100 acres. Restaurants near gamston flying school, retford on tripadvisor. Royal air force hixon or more simply raf hixon was a royal air force station located on the north western edge of the village of hixon in staffordshire, england.
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