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Filmed interviews with Bampton people by Bampton Community Archive
These 4 pages list the YouTube web address of the filmed interviews done by the Bampton Community Archive. They are with Dave Rose with Terry Rouse bellringing; Vera Elward talking about Busby's department store; A History of St Mary's ...
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Removal of the last 2 masts at what was RAF Bampton Castle 2015
In December 2003 approximately 72 tall masts were taken down at RAF Bampton Castle in Weald when the station was closed down. Two small masts remained until October 5th and 6th 2015 when they too were removed and these 11 photographs document the...
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Vulcan bomber flew over Bampton June 13th 2009
This Vulcan bomber has been lovingly restored by enthusiasts but it's doubtful it will fly again, it's just too costly so we were lucky to see it.
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Act of Remembrance for Albemarle V1782, Memorial Cairn, Mill Farm, Black Bourton August 27th 2015
297 Squadron had moved to RAF Brize Norton early in 1944 as part of No 38 Group and had subsequently been involved in the opening of the Second Front on D Day, towing Horsa gliders with paratroops in Operation Overlord. Flt Sgt Alan Busbridge and...
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Bus Shelter gift from the Royal Corps of Signals. Sept 12th 1969
The Royal Corps of Signals were at their base in Weald from 1943 until September 1969 after which it was RAF Bampton Castle. Before the Weald station was ready to receive them, they were based in a house in Fox Close off New Road in Bampton. Whe...
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During WWII many ladies from the ATA flew many types of aeroplanes, delivering them for the men to fly on active service and sometime acting as a taxi service to bring back ladies who had done the delivering. Two of those ladies were Molly Rose a...
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Princess Anne at RAF Brize Norton to celebrate 100th year of 101 Squadron
Princess Anne went to RAF Brize Norton as part of the celebration of the 100th year of 101 Squadron, which flew as part of Bomber Command during WWII. It still operates in the Middle East. There is much more information in the article.
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Last VC10 leaves Brize Norton September 2013
After 47 years of service out of Brize Norton the last VC10 left at the end of September 2013
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C130K Hercules retired from RAF Brize Norton October 2013
The C130K took its last flight from RAF Brize Norton in October 2013. This article gives more information
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RAF Brize Norton - in the news from April 2016 to January 2017
Variety of newspaper cuttings about RAF Brize Norton. Parachute team test freefall jump system. Freedom of the town honour for the RAF base. Royal parade for special squadron watched by Princess Anne. US visitors share tactics with RAF.
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16 Air Assault brigade in largest drop for 10 years December 2015
16 Air Assault Brigade in largest drop for 10 years jumping from a C-130-J Hercules.
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C130K Hercules retired from RAF Brize Norton October 30th 2013
This article from the Witney Gazette records the last two C130K Hercules planes departing service at RAF Brize Norton. Members of 47 Squadron bade them farewell after 47 years of service.
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