Hi all I am looking for any information about RAF Kirkham. My grandfather was based there. Unfortunately I know very little about him and would like to research his service. Any tips would be a great help. TIA
RAF Kirkham was built by George Wimpey on 220 acres of land bordering the A583 Blackpool to Preston Rd. Work commenced in 1939 and the camp opened in 1940 as a training camp for RAF tradesmen. Up to 1945 it trained 72,000 British and allied service men and women. In November 1941 Kirkham became the main armament training centre for the RAF, with 21 different trades and 86 different courses on equipment and weapons varying from 22 riffles to 75mm guns. A photo from RAF Kirkham, (I can add a few more photo’s if you like)
Thanks Thanks for the reply. Any tips how I can search his service and his occupation whilst in the RAF? I have a service number. TIA
