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5 unusual facts about RAF North Luffenham


Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle

Heavy Glider Conversion Unit at RAF Brize Norton and RAF North Luffenham from January to April 1943 and August 1944 to October 1944 when it became No. 21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit.

Douglas Warren

Douglas became Commanding Officer of 410 F86 Sabre Squadron at RAF North Luffenham, England in 1952.

Edith Weston

St George's Barracks is located to the south and east of the village; this was previously RAF North Luffenham.

RAF North Luffenham

Notable former rugby players from RAF North Luffenham include Sir Augustus Walker (RAF & England), Peter Larter (Northampton & England) and Martin Whitcombe (Leicester Tigers & England 'B' international).

RCAF Station Marville

No. 1 Wing, Canada's first NATO fighter wing, was initially located at North Luffenham, England since its French base was not ready.



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