RAF/RFC Tadcaster

[skua]

The airfield was actually a bit nearer Bramham Moor, just to the East of the A1. Does anyone have any photos of this airfield (in action, rather than recently)?

I have discovered that a relative was on 68 Training Squadron in 1917. Would also welcome knowing what types were operated there at that time, and any anecdotes.

Thanks,

Skua

[teeteringhead]

From Halley (Squadrons of the RAF) we have the following:

57 Sqn - Avro 504A and BE2c from Aug-Dec 1916

76 Sqn - Bristol F2b from Mar-Jun 1919

94 Sqn - SE5a from Feb 1918- Jun 1919

hope this helps.

[Kieron Kirk]

From Ray Sturtivant's "Flying Training and Support Units"/Air Britain.

No.68 Training Squadron formed 7th April 1917 out of No.14 RS at Catterick in 8th Wing; to Bramham Moor(Tadcaster) 14th April 1917. Disbanded into No.38 TDS 15th July 1918.

Aircraft: JN4, Shorthorn, DH.6, FE2b, DH.1, Camel and Avro 504J/K.

Ciarain.

[T-21]

Have you tried the Yorkshire Aviation Museum at Elvington. They may have information. Graham Simons of GMS Enterprises published a booklet history No.71 price £4;95.

[skua]

KK many thanks
T21 - no I haven't - since this info re my rellies' service came to hand. But I was there 3 months ago, and was very disappointed in what they showed of pre-WW2 aviation in Yorkshire. I think the YAM could do with a strategic re-think.

[REF]

Try asking on AiX too:
The Airfield Information Exchange

Cheers

REF