On 1 May 1988, two airmen from the RAF Regiment squadron based at RAF Wildenrath were attacked by IRA armed assailants whilst sitting in a car in the nearby Dutch town of Roermond. WebEach ADR Squadron had an effective and close affiliation with its war-time station in Germany as follows: at RAF Gutersloh supporting the Harrier force, 60 (later 48 Fd Sqn when that came under command of the Regiment); 51 Fd Sqn at RAF Laarbruch; 52 Fd Sqn at Bruggen and 53 Fd Sqn at RAF Wildenrath. Catalogue number Sqn Ldr W D Caldwell, xx Jun 1958 It is now known as the Test- and Validationcenter Wegberg-Wildenrath, which opened in 1997. Sep 1945 WebThe former Royal Air Force Station Wildenrath, commonly known as RAF Wildenrath, was a Royal Air Force military airbase which opened on 15 January 1952. I would have compromised the blood test. Security in these Siedlungs was strict: RAF Police patrolled every 30 minutes and each morning the area and any cars in it were scanned for bombs by special teams. Composite made with 35 screenshots from Flashearth.com Stn Patch. Infobox Military Unit unit_name = Royal Air Force Station Wildenrath caption = Station crest dates = 15 January 1952 – ?? Around this time, the CO of 2ATAF (former Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris) had a Vickers Valetta aircraft as his personal transport. He flies the Spitfire and other similar aircraft at air displays. Gp Capt J Wilson, xx Aug 1974 Gp The entire complex was surrounded by barbed wire fences, and patrolled with vehicles and dogs. The IRA claimed that it was responsible for the murders.[7]. 1997, just after opening of the Siemens railway testing facility (source). A 3 meter wide track on the runway had appearantly recently been cleared, reexposing that part of the runway from the treshold all the way to the Siemens test track. WebAir Chief Marshal Sir John Shakespeare Allison, KCB, CBE (born 24 March 1943) is a retired senior Royal Air Force (RAF) commander. Personal Data collected: NonePlace of processing: Ireland Privacy PolicyOpt Out. WebThe Station is made up of Javelin Barracks, Elmpt and the two quartering areas of Wildenrath and Bracht. 1970 RAF Wildenrath Station Crest. Both units flew Phantom FGR2 (F-4M Phantom II's), providing air defence for RAF Germany (RAFG) and its allies. Could I have had a mid-air with his mate? Wildenrath was the first of four 'Clutch' stations built for the RAF in Germany during the early 1950s. In the 1970s, Wildenrath became the home to the RAF "Harrier Force" which included 21(AS) Signal Regt. Wildenrath was the first of four 'clutch' stations built for the RAF in Germany during the early 1950s. Learn how your comment data is processed. R Faville, 15 Dec 1947Gp Capt L F Sinclair, 23 Aug 1948Gp Capt WebRAF Wittering - Station Commanders Station Commanders The Station Commander ordinariily holds the rank of Group Captain. Of the technical site, virtually all but one of the bigger buildings are now knocked down. Wildenrath was the first of four 'clutch' stations built for the RAF in Germany during the early 1950s.[3]. Gp Capt In 1960, the Station Commander was Group Captain 'Bats' Barthold, and 17 Squadron was commanded by Wing Commander Dugald 'Buster' Lumsden, who accepted the squadron's colours presented by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle. Wg Cdr W E V Malins, 14 Mar 1946 Sqn Ldr W Edwards, 15 Sep Supplied by Jim Haywood. Flt Lt G Garrat, xx xxx 1955 Wildenrath closed as a flying base on 1 April 1992. Air Cdre Dudley Radford CB 1948 AVM Sir Alan Boxer 1958-9 Gp Capt Leonard Trent VC DFC 1959-62 In 1953, the Station Commander was Group Captain JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, a top-scoring British ' ace ' fighter pilot of the Second World War . Dumbfounded he watched, powerless to influence the outcome, (the Sidewinder being a fire-and-forget weapon) as the missile exhaust trail headed off towards my aircraft. I cannot begin to imagine what was going through the poor guys minds their way back to Wildenrath; it is a bit difficult to explain away returning to base after a training flight with one missile fewer than when you started out! Gp Capt W D Robertson, 18 Aug The severe reprimand given by the court, which was the lightest punishment possible, suggested the court acknowledged that the crew was not solely to blame. The former RAF Wildenrath is now much reduced in size. D F C Ross, 15 Jul 1968Gp Capt Gp Capt T L B McGuiness Look up and think, momentarily, that I might be in heaven (I was a young, bachelor flight lieutenant at the time) as a blonde vision of loveliness dressed in tight-fitting jodhpurs ran over to me, followed her father (blast!). Alpha Dispersal was the site used for the Bloodhound launchers, and Echo Dispersal housed the fuel and lubricants storage section. RAF Wittering News New Station Commander At Royal Air Force Wittering 10 Jun 2021 Wing Commander Jez Case is the new Station Commander at RAF Wittering, taking over from Group Captain Jo Lincoln who is promoted to Air Commodore in July. WebRoyal Air Force Wildenrath, commonly known as RAF Wildenrath, was a Royal Air Force military airbase near Wildenrath in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that operated from 1952 to 1992. Hours before this the hooter had sounded at RAF Wildenrath (the Phantom FGR2 base) in the early hours of the morning for a station exercise. WebIn 1960, the Station Commander was Group Captain "Bats" Barthold and 17 Squadron was commanded by Wing Commander Dugald "Buster" Lumsden, who accepted the squadron's colours presented by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle . In the 1970s, Wildenrath served as the initial home of the RAF 'Harrier Force', which included numbers 3, 4, and 20 Squadrons, as well as 21(AS) Signal Regiment. No. Gp Capt H L Smeddle, xx May 1945 The base was also used for 'CasEvac' (emergency casualty evacuations) usually to the UK. At this time, the commanding officer of 2ATAF (former Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris) had a Vickers Valetta aircraft as his personal transport, its lower fuselage and wings kept highly polished by the ground-crew of the RAF Germany (RAFG) Communication Flight. RAF Wittering News New Station Commander At Royal Air Force Wittering 10 Jun 2021 Wing Commander Jez Case is the new Station Commander at RAF Wittering, taking over from Group Captain Jo Lincoln who is promoted to Air Commodore in July. Gp Capt D Peveler, 24 Sep 1956Gp Capt J F G Howe, 5 Dec WebAir Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston The Chief of the Air Staff is the 4-star commander and professional head of the Royal Air Force. It can be seen today in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London. Wg Cdr C G Kimbrey, xx Jul 1955 Wildenrath | Wunstorf], xx xxx 1952 WebOn March 1st 1958 the Squadron was formed at Royal Air Force Laarbruch equipped with Canberra B (i)8, the first ones being delivered in February 1958. Royal Air Force, Strike Command Media Services (Video) (Production company) Production date 2005-05 Place made GB Dimensions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wildenrath airfield (Royal Air Force Station Wildenrath, also known as RAF Wildenrath, in German: Fliegerhorst Wildenrath, ICAO: EDUW) was an airfield close to the German-Dutch border. D G Evans, 12 Oct 1966Gp Capt The taxiway that ran parallel to the main runway and linked the three dispersals was used as the alternate runway for emergencies if the main runway was compromised. Gp Capt S W R Hughes, 1 Oct 1958 Gp Capt I S Now what did the physical training instructors tell us about parachute rolls on landing? As such, it formed a useful additional resource for 2ATAF senior officers to use to maintain their flying hours. A very small part of the runway, the taxiways, dispersals and hangars still existed, although much of it was covered with dirt and overgrown. It can be seen today in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London. Gp Capt. 1952 Gp Capt P Runway: 09/27 - 2497x45m/8192x148ft - Asphalt Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. By giving your consent, the data will be sent anonymously, thus protecting your privacy. whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1. Aircraft and crews had been generated, and the aircraft loaded with live weapons in accordance with normal policy for exercising quick-reaction forces in NATO. It is now an amalgamation with the nearby former RAF Bruggen, now Javelin Barracks/Elmpt Station. Capt M L Feenan, xx xxx 1957 Catalogue number Gp Capt J A Holmes, xx xxx 1959 In 1953, the Station Commander was Group Captain JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, a top-scoring British ' ace ' fighter pilot of the Second World War . Gp Capt D C Stapleton, xx Mar 1957 In 1953, the Station Commander was Group Captain JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, a top-scoring British ' ace ' fighter pilot of the Second World War . Only in exceptional cases, the IP address will be sent to Google's servers and shortened within the United States. In January 2008 only the south western dispersal and Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) remained, but these have since all been removed. The domestic site is now predominantly military. Indeed, the operations officer at RAF Wildenrath had not passed the information to the SOC because he was not aware of it himself. Again names greatfully received. More arrived from RAF Wildenrath in March and April. Gp Capt P H Cribb, xx May 1953Gp Result I eject. Wildenrath was th RAF Station Crest and Motto ("Immer Bereit" means "Always Prepared" or "Always Ready") Webraf wildenrath station commanders. [7], He was Director of Strategy, and subsequently, Operations Director at Jaguar Racing from May 2001 to October 2004. WebEach ADR Squadron had an effective and close affiliation with its war-time station in Germany as follows: at RAF Gutersloh supporting the Harrier force, 60 (later 48 Fd Sqn when that came under command of the Regiment); 51 Fd Sqn at RAF Laarbruch; 52 Fd Sqn at Bruggen and 53 Fd Sqn at RAF Wildenrath. The north-east dispersal was completely taken over by sidings, workshops and shunting loops for the Siemens Test Centre. [10], One of his sons is a glider pilot, while another, James, is a Technical Director of a Formula One team.[11]. Capt F S Stapleton, xx xxx Cmdt G M F Guizard (OC, No 145 Wing), 18 By clicking on "Customise" you can select which profiling cookies to activate. 1967 Gp Capt P P Walker, xx xxx Lyne, 25 May Having arrived in casualty covered in mud and with a cut chin, there was not a soul in sight even though they had been told to expect me. They flew with the type until 1991. Next to the airfield 180 buildings were constructed as living quarters, which like most of the military buildings were well concealed in the woods. The Wildenrath wing taken in 1991. While the hangar still stood, signs on the fences indicated a lot of the building had been ravaged as rewards were awarded for information that would lead to thiefs of hangar parts, mostly drainage pipes (RonaldV). Capt R M Robson, 17 Oct 1980 Sqn Ldr P D J Wood, xx Jan 1953 Sole remaining hangar (#7) at RAF Wildenrath in 2011 (RonaldV) From 1956 until the 1970s, Wildenrath was home to Nos. Indeed on the way back I understand that they had some difficulty in convincing agencies of the reality of the event. 2010, still recognisable, but a lot of the old airfield buildings have disappeared to makeroom for newer commercial and industrial buildings. Wilson-MacDonald, xx Dec 1956 Gp Capt T W Kean, 23 Nov 1959 Gp Capt W A Toyne, xx May 1945 A J M McKeon, xx Feb 1953 60 Sqn operated from the hangar close to the main Squadron Servicing hangar on the 'Soft Side' of the airbase. More arrived from RAF Wildenrath in March and April. November 1955, 1 Nov 1945 Again names greatfully received. Capt P H Eustace, xx Apr 1989 G E Ord, 8 Mar 1980 The station itself still has a NAAFI but more reduced in size; and now moved to where the YWCA had previously been. It was the first of four 'Clutch' air bases of the British air forces in Germany (RAF Germany) during the Cold War. Categories . Following standard procedures for a simulated attack, the Phantom closed on the Jaguars and, when in an ideal position to complete what until that moment had been a typically routine engagement, the pilot pulled the the missile release trigger. RAF Canberras on the flightline at Wildenrath, ca. Wg Cdr R W F Sampson (OC, No 145 Wing), 8 The board of inquiry found the crew of the Phantom to be negligent, but were they solely to blame? Wheeler, 3 Dec 1960 Gp Capt C S G | Celle | Detmold | Eindhoven | Fassburg | E M Donaldson (1951+), xx xxx 1946 WebThe Station is made up of Javelin Barracks, Elmpt and the two quartering areas of Wildenrath and Bracht. What was unusual this time was that the CWI-band vector moved from front to rear. Gp Capt P G Jameson, xx xxx 1947 1951Gp Capt Several glasses of brandy later (not sure if they went onto the bill), the sound of a chopper was heard and a lift back to Brggen given courtesy of the German air force. Gp Capt T N Coslett, xx Mar 1955 M J D Stear, 17 Mar 1982Gp Capt G Jameson, xx Jun 1954 Gp Capt R W Cox, Officers shown in Italics either never reached Air Rank or WebRAF Wildenrath, RAF Brggen, and RAF Laarbruch were physically close to each other, and came under the auspices of NATO's Second Allied Tactical Air Force (2ATAF). Smith, 21 Sep 1961 RAF Station Commanders - 2 TAF, BAFO & RAF Germany. By 2007 the railway test tracks had taken over considerable areas of the airfield. The F-4s from Wildenrath often painted aircraft to ensure their separation. WebRoyal Air Force Wildenrath, commonly known as RAF Wildenrath, was a Royal Air Force military airbase near Wildenrath in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that operated from 1952 to 1992. Gp Capt A Ingle, 6 Jul 1945 The housing areas of the former RAF Wildenrath were originally used as overspill housing for RAF Bruggen, and then used to accommodate other UK military personnel until the end of September 2012, when the land was formally handed back to German local authorities. Wildenrath was the first of four 'Clutch' stations built for the RAF in Germany during the early 1950s. Gp Capt W E Hedley, 9 Feb 1961 Gp Capt D B WebWildenrath ASF in 1991 with the last Phantom to depart the shed. WebRAF Wildenrath. RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Keen half-marathon runner and Formula One motor racing fan, Squadron Leader Rick Fryer, from Eccles, Lancashire, is the new Royal Air Force station commander at RAF Mildenhall. WebRAF Wittering - Station Commanders Station Commanders The Station Commander ordinariily holds the rank of Group Captain. Your message has been sent.We will answer you as soon as possible. Bang! Gp Capt H P Broad Deputy Commander Operations Air Marshal Harvey Smyth The Deputy Commander of Operations is based at Air Command as the Royal Air Forces senior war fighter.
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