RAF Andrewsfield
Description:
The site contains a memorial to the 322nd Bombardment Group (Medium). Originally designated as Great Saling when designed and under construction, the base was renamed "Andrews Field" in honor of United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) General Frank M. Andrews, who was killed in an airplane crash in Iceland in May 1943. Andrews Field was primarily the home of the USAAF Ninth Air Force 322d Bombardment Group during the Second World War, which flew the Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber. After being transferred to the Air Ministry in late 1944, it was used briefly by RAF Fighter Command for Gloster Meteor jet fighter testing before being finally closed in late 1945. Today the remains of the airfield are located on private property, being used as agricultural fields, with a small portion used by the Andrewsfield Flying Club.
Source of information: en.wikipedia.org
Address:
, CM7 5DS , Great Saling , Essex , England , UK
Located on the western side of the former RAF Andrewfield airfield, on the southern outskirts, 1km away from Great Saling village center. Following the The Street to the south, the memorial could be seen on the second junction to the west which is the entrance road to an industrial estate.
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
51.893627 0.472031
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