Local History Walks - The old Station 131 Airfield
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Please pre-register for this event through the Woodman Inn's website under "Events"
Cost is £7.50 per person. Arrive from 9:30am for a 10am prompt start.
Discover the fascinating history of the American bomber base, Station 131, that once stood on the Scales Park estate. Construction began in 1942, with the 55th Fighter Group Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighters occupying the site by the end of 1943, followed by the 398th Bomb Group's B-17's in April 1944. In 1959, the base closed and returned to its agricultural roots, but remnants of the "American Invasion" still linger, waiting to be explored by those in the know.
Join our knowledgeable guide, Ivor Warne, on one of our regular walk and talk events. Delve into the secrets of this historic airfield, uncovering stories of the brave GI's who served here and their invaluable contributions to the war effort.
The walk is limited to 20 people and will take about 2 hours. We strongly suggest wearing sensible shoes!
Join our knowledgeable guide, Ivor Warne, on one of our regular walk and talk events. Delve into the secrets of this historic airfield, uncovering stories of the brave GI's who served here and their invaluable contributions to the war effort.
The walk is limited to 20 people and will take about 2 hours. We strongly suggest wearing sensible shoes!