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Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground Memorial - Taken by Andrew Cragg 14 Sep 2017
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Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground Memorial - Taken by Andrew Cragg 14 Sep 2017
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Newchurch ALG Unveiling Day - Taken by Andrew Cragg 23 Sep 2017
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Newchurch ALG - Taken by Peter Francis 25 Sep 2021
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Badges of the squadrons that flew from Newhchurch and a Tempest. - Taken by Peter Francis 25 Sep 2021
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Badges of the squadrons that flew from Newhchurch. - Taken by Peter Francis 25 Sep 2021
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Newchurch ALG - Taken by Peter Francis 25 Sep 2021
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Newchurch ALG - the field adjacent to the memorial where the runways were located - Taken by Peter Francis 25 Sep 2021
Reference WMO/253944
Edit memorial name, location & address- Rock/Rough Stone Rock/Rough Stone
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground 1943 – 1944 This memorial commemorates all Air force personnel of RAF fighter command stationed at this ALG, who played an important part in the fight for world freedom. In 1942, surrounding farmlands were selected as an advanced landing ground. First becoming operational for a brief period in the summer of 1943 with 2nd tactical air force. To train units in preparation for the eventual invasion of Europe. Spring 1944,the last phase of operations took place while operating under 2*“ tactical air force providing cover for the Normandy landings and air defence great Britain in the fight against the onslaught of the v1 flying bombs. We remember those that took part and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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