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Old 3rd Feb 2002, 21:21
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Capt Squat-thrust
 
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RAF Pucklechurch was a barrage balloon base during WW2, no runways or landing area for aircraft though. It was used postwar for a while (training admin ground trades I think?). Now used as an open prison, Pucklechurch is on the Eastern edge of Bristol.. .RAF Rudloe Manor was the HQ for 10 group fighter command during WW2, it contained an underground operations room and command centre. Still used by the MOD, in particular by the Defence Communications Network. No flying took place at Rudloe, though a number of aircraft were flown from Colerne by 10 group staff.
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