Thurleigh Airfield, Bedford

Bedford Airfield, Bedfordshire. Thurleigh Airbase hosted the 8th US Airforce during the Second World War and was known as station 111. Shortly after the War, Thurleigh was developed as a testing facility (and became known as the Royal Aerospace Establishment Bedford) that included wind tunnels and a proposed five mile long runway (never completed). The base, of which this turning apron is part, was closed in 1993. Photographed in September 2000

Aerospace Airbase Bedford Bedfordshire Developed Establishment Facility Hosted Proposed Runway Shortly Thurleigh Tunnels Turning

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