RAF Pocklington
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Royal Air Force Pocklington or more simply RAF Pocklington was an operational flying station of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, forming part of RAF Bomber Command, and operating prima
View across the airfield (2006)
Handley Page Halifax aircraft at RAF Pocklington
RAF Melbourne
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Royal Air Force Melbourne or more simply RAF Melbourne is a former Royal Air Force station located near Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
RAF Pocklington
…constructed on the other side of the main A1079 road. The station at RAF Elvington was originally built as a sub station of Pocklington, and along with RAF Melbourne became known as 42 base, within the 4 groups of Bomber Command. Despite being the smaller station, RAF Elvington was operational long after the closure…
Aerial view (2014)
Handley Page Halifax aircraft landing at RAF Melbourne during the Second World War