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Dates: 1939 - 1962 During the second world war, and for a time afterwards, Wilmslow was home to a large RAF camp - RAF Wilmslow. It no longer exists and since the 1980’s the site has been gradually redeveloped as housing - now known as the Summerfields area of Wilmslow, more or less a part of Dean Row. The work on the camp commenced at the outbreak of war and it’s role was the reception, kitting-out, basic training and accommodation of 4,000 recruits. A typical recruit arrived at the camp one week into his induction and spent 8 weeks at RAF Wilmslow before being posted elsewhere. It was known as No. 4 School of Recruit Training. It was not an airfield although there was a Spitfire on show as a gate guardian. The camp had a shooting range, a cinema - The Astra - and a large SSQ - Squadron Sick Quarters - aka a military hospital. Many of the recruits based at RAF Wilmslow were female; i.e. WAAFs (Women’s Auxiliary Air Force - renamed WRAFs in 1949). The camp closed in 1962.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Wilmslow
" Desperately seeking information regarding Catherine Forrest who was stationed at RAF Wilmslow in 1949. She originated from Cricklewood in London. Can anyone remember her? Last edited by Shannon Jones"
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" Does anyone know the whereabouts of any of the following People they were part of "B" flight at RAF Wilmslow and Spitalgate in July 1960.Sally Wilkinson,Carole Crooke,Janet Waterhouse,Judy&Anne Reid,Joy Garbutt Or anyone else who was part of that Flight.Also looking for Sue Bianca,Ron Shorter,Nick ..."
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" Quoting: Mary MACKAY Now Harrison I am very disappointed as nobody of my ilk appears to be online at all I was in the RAF from 1960-1963 stationed at Wilmslow,Spitalgate,Weeton and Manby.I have been trying to find people who I knew but I cant be the only one who is mildly Pc literate Where is ..."
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" I am still looking for anyone from RAF WILMSLOW aug: to oct:1958,’G’ flt: huts 420,421,422. drill nco, cpl Orange. "
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" Does anyone who did square-bashing at RAF Wilmslow remember MR TWEED the Camp Tailor. At the time there was also a Ms Winterbottom who worked in the Padre’s Office. "
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