The Wartime Memories Project - RAF Bassingbourn

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Information. Built as an operational R.A.F. Bomber Command Station in 1938, Bassingbourn was home to the Wellingtons of, 35, 98, 104, 108 and 215 squadrons. In October 1942 the station transferred to 8th U.S.A.A.F. Command, known as station 121. The 91st B.G. commanded by Colonel Stanley Wray moved here from Kimbolton on the 14th Oct 1942. Bassingbourn found fame as the base of the B-17 'Memphis Belle' and was immortalised in the wartime film of the same name with many scenes shot on site. (Although the 1990 remake was shot at Binbrook). The 91st BG 'The Ragged Irregulars' flew 340 B-17 combat missions from Bassingbourne between 07th November 42 and 25th April 1945. The RAF resumed command of the station after the war and it became home to 231 OCU, flying Canberras until the airfield was closed in May 1969. Since then the site has been used as an Army barracks. Most of the buildings are still in use by the military, the tower being used as a museum. Photographs photo by Richard McLachlan. If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. 2nd Lt. Charles Law Early. Pilot B-17. 322nd Squadron. 91st Bomb Group. Read his story If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to an airfield or aircrew, please get in touch. Send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project Links Bassingbourn Airfield Airfields Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved