Dates: 1936 - 1968
Bomber Command moved to its new headquarters near High Wycombe early in 1940. Its commander-in-chief, Sir Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt, moved into a centre that had direct communications with all bomber groups and stations in Great Britain. He also had direct communications with Fighter Command and the Air Ministry. Many of the senior officers in Bomber Command were experienced from World War One but none of them had experienced modern bombing as seen at Guernica in the Spanish Civil War.
RAF Bomber Command controlled the RAF’s bomber force from 1936-1968. During the Second World War, it destroyed many German cities and several of Nazi Germany’s industries. In the 1960s, it became even more powerful because it had V Bombers and Canberras. Twenty-three members won the Victoria Cross and in 2006 a memorial was placed in Lincoln Cathedral to recognise this. In 1968, Bomber Command and Fighter Command were merged together to form a new organisation called Strike Command.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Bomber Command
" Quoting: Colin Hall Where is that detail Alan? colin it was in the last posting of the white cliffs of dover it a picture of a ferry coming to the cliffs it was in my posting to day I delited them but I will try and find it again if you ever have time could you please help me to find ..."
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" Quoting: Alan Musgrove colin it was in the last posting of the white cliffs of dover it a picture of a ferry coming to the cliffs it was in my posting to day I delited them but I will try and find it again if you ever have time could you please help me to find history of my wifes uncle who ..."
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" I think they are not redundant, Colin, as this kind of triumph may still be only possible with such immediate ’anger action’ if and when required. For instance - This from Para 3 site Operation Collossus - The Raid on the Tragino Aqueduct. Britain’s first airborne assault ..."
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" ON THIS DAY...... 1741 The British Royal Military Academy was established at Woolwich. 1892 Birth of Sir Arthur Travers Harris,RAF Bomber Commander. 1992 Neil Kinnock resigned as Labour Party Leader. "
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" Since my last posting, MRAF Lord Craig of Radley GCB OBE has been joined on my petition by Group Captain Patrick Tootal, Honorary Secretary of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association and the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, Michael Fallon M.P., Don Griffiths of RAFA (who is also petitioning for ..."
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