RAF TWINWOOD

[skeletonkey]

RAF Twinwood is a former World War II Airfield

It opened in mid 1941 when the RAF began to use the location.
By April 1942 it had three concrete runways and additional temporary buildings.
From then until the end of the war the Blenheims,Beaufighters,Beauforts and Mosquitos of No 51 Unit use 'Twinwoods', as it was generally known.
A Mosquito.




In 1944 it had established an association with Glenn Miller and his American Band of the Supreme Allied command it was originally known.
It was based in Bedford in early July 1944 and they used the airfield on a couple of occasions for their tours.
They gave a concert at there on 27 August.
The order detailing Major. Miller's journey to France for another tour was issued on 12 December but fog delayed departure and a friend offered to help him out with an aircraft.
It was a cold, rainy and foggy afternoon and Major Miller said to the band's manager, Lt Don Hayes, as he was boarding the aircraft, "Haynsie, even the birds are grounded today.
The aircraft took off at 1:55pm and was never seen again.

The airfield closed in June 1945. Although the site returned to agriculture it has become a Mecca for Glenn Miller enthusiasts.
The site is now partialy the home to the Twinwood areana.
A large natural amphitheatre which plays host to various music festivals promoted by Twinwood Events including the Rhythm Festival.

Anyway heres a few pic's


























Thanks 4 sneaking a peak,cheers SK

[MJS]

Glen Miller, parp
Looks good mate

[boxfrenzy]

Yea, nice stuff indeed

[beam assisted]

Cracking report mate. Love the pics and the history.