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Old 02-14-2007, 04:10 PM   #1
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AAF Airfields in England
My Uncle was a M/Sgt in Maintenance at Station AAF-590. Was this Duxford? If not where was this, does anyone know? I do know he worked on B-17, B-24, and P-47's and had 150 men under his supervision, I just wanted to know which airfield he was at and if anyone has info. it'll be you guys.......
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:18 PM   #2
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AAF-590 was at RAF Burtonwood.

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RAF Burtonwood
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USAAF station 590 was at Burtonwood in Lancashire. It was listed as HQ, BADA (Base Air Depot Area).
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Here is a link to all 8th and 9th AF airfields in the UK, US, USAAF & USAF WW2 Airfields in the UK
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You guys are the BEST authorities on the BEST website for WWll Aircraft and related issues in the known universe.........I'll try to get some fresh shots up from Dad's album of B-29 stuff soon.
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Looking forward to seeing those shots.
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