RNAS Brawdy - HMS Goldcrest History?
I am currently researching the History of RN Air Traffic Control - and asking for info on the navy's time in charge of Brawdy airfield in Pembrokeshire - known as HMS Goldcrest.
I believe the RAF opened it on 04 August 1942... when did they hand it over to the RN?
The Runway was extended in 1963... (but I have accounts of possible earlier extension in early 50s when jets first arrived... can anyone confirm this?)
Handed back to RAF 01 April 1971. Usual website have little more, has anyone got any info - other dates, ATC equipment, procedures?
What I have Cossor 787 radar and Army 4Mk7 radar... Hunter 1in1s (remembered fondly from my days at VL). DF procedures, I have a dit about the QGH pattern descending down through airway Green 1 - (but no one realised until the first radars were installed)... etc
Presume GCA/PAR was the RN standard kit (CPN4) - when did it arrive?
If you have photos even better. Look forward to hearing from you.