Since the base is in a standby position, the units ensure the inhabitants benefit from a proper homelike life and are constantly trained and equipped to serve the interests of. The 501st combat support wing provides worldclass combat support to enable intelligence, communications and global strike operations. In response to the worldwide pandemic, the raf alconbury library has shifted to a virtual model until further notice. Opened in 1938, it is a nonflying facility, under the control of the united states air force. The installation booklet is a resource that allows you to create and print customized installation information.
The us air force is in control of this base and uses it to support usaf in europe. New student registration february 14, 2019 register a new student. Royal air force station alconbury or raf alconbury is an active royal air force station in the united kingdom, located in huntingdon, england. Raf alconbury, raf molesworth community bank alconbury. Located 3 miles northeast of huntingdon and 60 miles north of london, england. The 423rd air base group serves as the host unit and provides support operations for alconbury and raf molesworth, located a.
Get your 3day weather forecast for alconbury, cambridgeshire, united kingdom. Find all the transport options for your trip from cambridge to raf alconbury right here. Raf alconbury is a military installation in england. Mondayfriday 0100 to 1800 cst, holiday hours may vary.
Check out alconbury airfield, north gate, alconbury road map. Opened in 1938, it is currently a nonflying facility under the control of the united states air force. It is one of three raf stations in cambridgeshire currently used by the united. The host unit at raf alconbury is the 423rd air base group 423 abg which supplies host unit services for alconbury as well as raf molesworth and raf upwood. The 423rd air base group serves as the host unit and provides support operations for alconbury and raf molesworth, located a short distance away. Find all the transport options for your trip from cambridge to little stukeley. Raf alconbury, raf molesworth installation booklet. Raf alconbury in little stukeley, united kingdom virtual. The schools are within walking distance of the mfh on alconbury and there is a school bus pick up in the majority of the towns and villages for families that opt to reside in the local, offbase community. Find all the transport options for your trip from cambridge to little stukeley, raf alconbury main gate right here. Raf alconbury raf molesworth is a jointservices base consisting of active duty military, dod civilians, contractors, reservists, including geographically separated units. The airfield is in the civil parish of the stukeleys, close to the villages of great stukeley, little stukeley, and alconbury. In the beginning facilities were rudimentary comprising a briefing room and bomb stores.
Street map of alconbury huntingdonshire, cambridgeshire. A detailed map of alconbury raf airport ayh is presented below. Pdf download existing student reregistration october 30, 2018 update student information. Royal air force alconbury or more simply raf alconbury is an active royal air force station in huntingdon, england. Raf alconbury and raf molesworth were the last second world war era eighth air force airfields in the united kingdom that were still actively in use and controlled by the united states air force.
Subway in raf alconbury, bldg 594, raf alconbury, alconbury, cambridgeshire, pe28 4db, opening times, phone number, map, latenight, sunday hours, address, fastfood. Check out this exhaustively detailed manual for the a10 warthog. Royal air force alconbury or more simply raf alconbury is an active royal air force station near huntingdon, england. Raf alconbury s elementary school and middle high school can accommodate children prek through high school. The ghosts and hairy humanoid of raf alconbury sjhstrangetales. Raf alconbury, huntingdon cambs, uk pe28 4da united kingdom. Using a new application, tipsubmitmobile, all smartphone users have the ability to communicate with afosi. Rome2rio makes travelling from cambridge to little stukeley, raf alconbury main gate easy. Whether youre looking for pcs information for the raf alconburymolesworth community, fitness classes, jobs, theatre shows in london, art classes, or dining options, the 423 fss have a large variety of services to suit your needs. Note the outlines of the former abbots ripton air depot hardstands still visible. There is a wonderful raf alconbury site with thousands of usersubmitted pictures of places, people and items in and around the base. Include information for dependents over the age of 10 in the family member. These days, raf alconbury hosts the 501st combat support wing and the 423rd air base group. Registration forms october 31, 2018 complete list of dodea school registration forms.
Land for an airfield at alconbury was first acquired in 1938 as a satellite landing ground for raf upwood, and, when war. Alconbury royal air force base is situated north of little stukeley. Alconbury, cambridgeshire, united kingdom three day. In preparation for the arrival of american heavy bombers, the base was developed in 1942 with the runways extended. Fss directory 423d force support squadron raf alconbury. Cambridge to raf alconbury 4 ways to travel via bus. If you need a library account in order to access the elibrary, please fill out this form using the sponsors information and official email address. A10a recent photos the commons getty collection galleries world map app. In december 1942 the liberators were replaced by b17s and alconbury became known as station 102.
You may use map navigation tools to adjust map scope and zoom level of alconbury raf airport map. To find a specific post code in raf alconbury, enter the address below or click on the map. When these extensions were finished the total area of land occupied by the base was 500 acres. The authors relate some curious incidences told to them by men who had been posted at there in the 1970s.
The base operator number is dsn 3142681110 or commercial from the us 011441480841110. Rome2rio makes travelling from cambridge to raf alconbury easy. The nearest large towns are huntingdon, peterborough, st. Raf alconbury and raf molesworth are the last world war iiera eighth air force bases in england that are still actively in use and controlled by the united states air force. Royal air force alconbury or more simply raf alconbury is an active royal air force station in huntingdon. Search the catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your apple or. You even may find some of your buddies from long ago who already are members. Alconbury had been constructed as a satellite airfield for raf upwood and wyton and was used by raf squadrons. It was from molesworth on 4 july 1942 that the first usaaf eighth air force mission was flown over nazioccupied territory. Please log on to our social media account to stay up to date with up coming events.
The 423rd air base group serves as the host unit and provides support operations for. The 423 abg also serves the 426th air base squadron, at sola air station, stavanger, norway the group comprises six squadronssecurity forces and civil engineer, air base, medical and servicesand supports tenant units. The first usaaf unit to be activated at alconbury was the 357th air services squadron on 18 august 1942. Cambridge to raf alconbury 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi. Royal air force alconbury is a royal air force station located in huntingdon, england. Alconbury royal air force base is an airbase in england. The host unit at raf alconbury is the 423rd air base group 423 abg, which supplies hostunit services for alconbury and raf molesworth. The diverse mission portfolio of the 501st csw includes the maintenance and operation of a bomber forward operating location. The airfield is in the civil parish of the stukeleys, close to the villages of great stukeley, little stukeley, and alconbury opened for in 1938 for use by bomber command the station has been used from 1942 by the united states army air force and then the united states air force. The airman and family readiness center is here to make the search for employment at an overseas base as. Unaccompanied resident brochure 20182019 raf alconbury unaccompanied housing building 652room 101 comm. Whether youre looking for pcs information for the raf alconbury molesworth community, fitness classes, jobs, theatre shows in london, art classes, or dining options, the 423 fss have a large variety of services to suit your needs. In august 1942 alconbury became an american base for liberators flying bombing missions.
Raf royal air force airfields made available to the usaaf united states. New afosi anonymous tip line allows baselevel agents to. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. As part of the us 8th air force it fulfilled a variety of roles until. Opened in 1938 for use by raf bomber command, the station has been used from 1942 by the united. Raf alconbury is in cambridgeshire, primarily a farming and light industry area. Alconbury incubator building allford hall monaghan morris. The airfield is in the civil parish of the stukeleys, close to the villages of great stukeley, little stukeley, and alconbury opened in 1938 for use by raf bomber command, the station has been used from 1942 by the united states army air forces now known as the united states. A printable version of a street map of alconbury huntingdonshire, cambridgeshire like most websites this site uses cookies. Location raf alconbury is located in the village of great stukeley, cambridgeshire, east anglia region of the united kingdom. Land for an airfield at alconbury was first acquired in 1938 as a satellite landing ground for raf upwood, and, when war broke out, it was used by blenheims from raf wyton. I first came across the legends surrounding raf alconbury, huntingdon, when browsing through john hanson and dawn holloways haunted skies series of books. It is situated within the pe28 postcode district, which is within the huntingdon post town. The airfield is adjacent to the stukeleys great and little, alconbury.
Unaccompanied resident brochure air force housing af. Apr 08, 20 i first came across the legends surrounding raf alconbury, huntingdon, when browsing through john hanson and dawn holloways haunted skies series of books. Royal air force alconbury raf alconbury is an active royal air force station in huntingdon, england. Postcodes in raf alconbury raf alconbury is located in the pe28 postcode cambridgeshire, geo coordinates 52. Located 14 miles west of raf alconbury and 11 miles northwest of huntingdon. Map of alconbury airfield, north gate, alconbury, pe28 4.
Check out the booklet to create a pdf with the key. If you want to know more about cookies and how to manage or block them, you can do that here. Cambridge to little stukeley, raf alconbury main gate 4. Please use the form below the map to search and book hotels near alconbury. Map of alconbury airfield, north gate, alconbury, pe28 4, uk. The library has an extensive and uptodate selection of clep and dantes materials to help you earn college credit. Alconbury royal air force base map england mapcarta. Since the base is in a standby position, the units ensure the inhabitants benefit from a proper homelike life and are constantly trained and equipped to serve the interests of the country whenever unexpected situations arise. The alconbury incubator anchors a new enterprise campus to begin the development of a new. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Raf alconbury, united kingdom in an effort to stem the insider threat to air force people and resources, the air force office of special investigations is taking advantage of a primary means of communication among airmen smartphones.
The 423d force support squadron provides the very best in qualityoflife initiatives, programs, events, and activities to the local raf. Royal air force alconbury or more simply raf alconbury is an active royal air force station. Alconbury, cambridgeshire, united kingdom three day weather. In may 1942, raf alconbury was allocated to the united states eighth air force when a number of stations in east anglia were turned over to the americans after their entry into the war. As part of the us 8th air force it fulfilled a variety of roles until being handed back to the raf in november 1945. It was from molesworth on 4 july 1942 that the first usaaf eighth air force mission was.