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18 May 2009 11:21 #1
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Here are a couple of screenshots taken from the WWII documentary about the Memphis Belle. Some aerial footage is of Bassingbourn, but this is a different airfield. The "square" hardstands are also unusual to me. Also, where is the church that is shown so prominently at the beginning of the film? I presume it is just off Bassingbourn airfield.
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18 May 2009 12:42 #2
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just an idea
i believe the film was made during the War as a propagnda job. Is it possible they used different airfields to confuse the Germans who I have no doubt would watch them
i believe the film was made during the War as a propagnda job. Is it possible they used different airfields to confuse the Germans who I have no doubt would watch them
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18 May 2009 14:52 #3
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Karl,
The film featured Chelveston along with Bassingbourn - but it is also believed some footage was included of the 92BG during their stay at Bovingdon.
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The film featured Chelveston along with Bassingbourn - but it is also believed some footage was included of the 92BG during their stay at Bovingdon.
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18 May 2009 15:03 #4
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the church that you see in the back ground is at little stukley,Alconbury,hardstand 28,its still there and you can match up the photo quite well!!
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18 May 2009 15:03 #5
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Looks very Alconbury to me.
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18 May 2009 15:04 #6
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Blimey simultaneous replies with the same answer - what are the chances of that!!!
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18 May 2009 15:20 #7
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Thanks guys, I was able to match it up with Alconbury, north side near the bomb dump. I knew it was filmed at several airfields. I read that they were following several airplanes as they were not sure which one would make the magic 25 first (or at all!).
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18 May 2009 15:28 #8
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[attachment=0:3iovonzl]Alconbury-b17g.jpg[/attachment:3iovonzl] just a great photo!!
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18 May 2009 15:33 #9
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And I believe I have found the church, east side of Church Way, just south of Pringle way. Thanks for the photo also Woodster! Anybody have a current photo of it? A "Now and Then" type of thing...
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18 May 2009 15:38 #10
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have got a match up pic but its not too good as took photo late in the day and the sun needs to be on the clock face to do it justice! my next trip is down to alconbury when its a sunny morning!!
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