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Langham History

All items relating to the history of Langham are welcome.  Please contact Dave Curtis.

Aspects of Langham

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This A5 booklet consists primarily of the material collected by Mrs E Van Damme and D E Honer.  The account of the village and its activities was brought up to date by Colin Sherriff.

I believe copies are availalble at the Dome.

Second World War

The Airfield opened in 1941 and was originally equipped with three grass runways. it was opened as a satellite base to RAF Bircham Newton, the station became independent in 1942, when it was upgraded with concrete runways, perimeter track and hard standings, and there is evidence that is was equipped with FIDO fog dispersal system.
In 1947 the station was placed into care and maintenance, but was reactivated during the Korean war. It was later used as an emergency landing strip for RAF Sculthorpe, before final closure in 1961.
Aircraft that served at the base: FAIREY SWORDFISH, BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER, VICKERS WELLINGTON, B-17 FLYING FORTRESS, DH MOSQUITO, VAMPIRE FB5 AND FB9.
Squadrons: No 455 RAAF, No 489 RNZAF, No 524 RAF, No 521 RAF. 


Information and photos from Simon Thorogood.
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RAF Langham, A Brief History with RAF Weybourne by Len Bartram


"This brief history is intended as a reminder of the time when the airfield at Langham was in daily operational use.  To bring back memories to those who served there, to those who lived in the area at the time and also to inform others of what life was like then.  We must also remember all those who lost their lives while stationed at RAF Langham."
Len Bartram

RAF Langham 1940 - 1958
A Brief History including RAF Weyborne
 
The Friends of Langham Dome have re produced this book, originally produced by the late Len Bartram.  This latest version has over 35 interesting photographs and, following further research, much more information.
This is a must 'have book' for anyone who has the slightest interest in the history of this area.  

You can purchase a copy from the Langham Dome, the Binham Chequers or Patrick Allen (01328 830348) or online at www.friendsoflanghamdome.org
Price £6.95 + p&p
The Dome Trainer dates from this period and much information can be gained from the dedicated website.  We have been given permission to feature links to Norfolk Uncovered: Wartime Relics: RAF Langham Part 1 and Part 2, two short documentary videos. 
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