Royal Navy Research Archive

Jim Mackay

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:21:44 +0100

A very interesting site. I have an Airgraph sent by 576752 LAC Bowles EC on 13 July 1942 to his parents in Cardiff. He gives his unit as RNARF Wingfield Aerodrome. Is 'LAC' a Naval rank as I think there is a similar RAF rank? He must have been one of the first servicemen at the location. The Airgraph has been censored and marked with a 'CENSORED' handstamp with an illegible signature. I don't know if this was Naval or civilian censor. It would be interesting if any other mail items were known.

Paul Gregg

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:40:38 +0100

Roger I hope I am not too late to contact you on this. My father also Royal Marine Lawrence Gregg served at Wingfield on photographic Interpretation for SEAC Aircrew intelligence updates.He was able only to return with one aerial photo of Wingfield which I have. I would be fascinated to learn of your fathers service and experiences there and have been searching for Wingfield Photos and information on the net for years!

Paul Gregg

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:33:25 +0100

Roger. i do hope I'm not too late on this.
My father RM Lawrence Gregg was also there late 45-46 until closure. He gave to me the only memento he managed to come away with: an aerial photo of Wingfield, that should've been shredded with all the rest! I am trying to put together as much as I can find out about Wingfield and would be fascinated if you could tell me about your fathers service and experiences there!

Roger

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 18:44:02 +0100

I have a mint condition Ships Company Dance ticket from 1946, a couple of aerial photos etc. As my Dad was stationed there. No idea what to do with them as having a clear out.