Dates: 1932 - 1992

The base was opened in 1932, initially as a training station for RAF Bomber Command. It continued in this role through World War II. From 1940 to 1942, Abingdon’s station commander was Herbert Massey.

After World War II RAF Abingdon became part of RAF Transport Command, and also the home of 1 Parachute Training School. On 14 June 1968 a royal review was conducted at RAF Abingdon by Queen Elizabeth II to mark the 50th anniversary of the RAF
The station was closed in December 1992. It was taken over by the British Army and renamed Dalton Barracks

Memories of RAF Abingdon

RAF Abingdon MT Section in 1975
Written by Tam Mallon
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"The closeness and dear friendship of all those friends I remember. I know there must be some of the old squad wondering what has happened to their old buddies. So come on guys n gals, in this age of the internet we must be able to contact each other."

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Abingdon

"If anyone knows Joe please ask him to contact me asap. As far as I can remember he was a Flt Sgt Mess Manager in the late 80’s at RAF Abingdon. I have been told he was living in the Swindon area."

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" can anybody help trying to find alan lindsey who i joined up with in 1978 he got married to maureen both came from grantham edinburgh was a steward last location i new of was raf abingdon Last edited by george Dodds"

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" Looking for any body who knew me from RAF kuala Lumpur 1953-1955 52 sqdn working on vallettas and voice Dakota. RAF Abingdon 1956-1959 47 sqdn working on Hastings Then the Beverlys Raf Colerne 1959-1962 Working on Chipmunks and Ansons Comm Flight. I remember from RAF Abingdon Cheify Smith  Cheify ..."

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" can no one help me trace alan i joined up with him 1978 raf swinderby went on to raf hereford i was supply and movements and he went into catering/stewerd he was married to maureen i went to his wedding he also had a younger sister ,he loved elvis music the last station i new he was on was raf abingdon. please help if you can : "

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" Hi Everyone Hope I’m not duplicating but I sent a message (Unless I got some thing wring!)the other day and it seems to have got lost.I’m just introducing myself.I signed of for three years in the RAF at Cardington on 28th Sept 1952.Then went to RAF Bridgnorth for basic training/square bashing ..."

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