RAF Alconbury, Huntingdon - March 2010

[ceejam]

My first post

Please excuse the quality of the pics. Bit of a rush job, my employer takes a dim view of out of bounds mooching

History - RAF Alconbury, to give it its modern day name, was opened in 1938. A tri base along with RAF Molesworth and RAF Upwood. All three are still in use by the United States Army Airforce (USAAF).
The base has been in constant use with the exception of the years between 1945-51, when it was deemed to be "inactive".
When opened it was named RAF Station Abbots Ripton between 1938 and 1942. At this time it was under the RAF bomber control.
On the 9th September 1942, the USAAF took back control, naming it Alconbury Airdrome Station No 102.
During the Cold War it is said to have been the base for many spy planes.
USAAF Station no 547 Abbots Ripton is still an active base. The airfield, Alconbury Airdrome is now let out to various companies, including Cambridgeshire police.

The following photos are from what I believe to be the maintenance side of the Airfield.



One of the hangars








A few interesting bits from inside the hangar.












Blast doors







Some interesting buildings













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Lovely lights




Hope this was a good first post

[ERNIE99_UK]

Great read, like the ww2 era control tower

[boxfrenzy]

Nice stuff indeed. Military stuff is always a winner on here

[ceejam]

yes, i think they used to hold airshows during the 80s

[evilnoodle]

Good stuff. Can I stow away in the truck next time you go

[TK421]

Excellent Ceejam, I enjoyed looking at your photos and report. Good Avatar too!

[judderman62]

nice one sir

[Only2Eyes]

Good stuff, nice report.