Dates: 1950 - 1960

RAF Barnham was an RAF base situated in Suffolk, England, which was home to a nuclear weapon store during the 1950s. However, in the early 1960s, the base itself was put up for sale, and now forms the Gorse Industrial Estate.

The adjacent MoD Training Area (Section 28) remained the property of the Her Majesty’s Government, and is still used by many RAF sections, including the RAF Regiment Training Wing, the RAF Force Protection Centre, a number of Rapier Fire Units, Air Defence squadrons and CCF units.

Memories of RAF Barnham

RAF Police, "X" flight RAF Barnham in 1962
Written by John Wedlake
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"I would like to make contact with any "X" flight members Red or Blue teams, during the period covered by F/O Ardley, F/O Cave, "The Sherrif" - WO Wyatt, Sgt Mould, especially Jock Stuart, Archie Burnett, Butch Fergusson, Lofty Lowe."

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Barnham

" Question from my Father, who served at RAF Barnham in the 50’s. Is there an Official  ’ Cold War Medal ’ to apply for ? Would appreciate any Feedback.Many Thanks. "

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" Quoting: Stephen Charters Question from my Father, who served at RAF Barnham in the 50’s. Is there an Official  ’ Cold War Medal ’ to apply for ? Would appreciate any Feedback. Many Thanks. Alright Stephen, The short answer is no. You can however buy an unofficial or ’bling’ medal but this can’t be worn along side real gongs. "

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"809 Squadron was squatting at Honington before and after HMS Ark Royals last big journey, starring on the BBC with a fly on the wall documentary and Rod Stewart was No 1 with Sailing.I was living for a while amongst the matelots at RAF Barnham."

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"Does anyone remember Harry Monk? he served with me at RAF Barnham, "

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