The Wartime Memories Project - RAF Polebrook

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Information. RAF Polebrook opened in 1941. From June 1921 to Feb. 1942 it was home to 90 Sqn who under took test flights of B-17s. In May 1942 the USAAF 97th BG arrived with B-17s, flying the first 8th Air Force heavy bomber mission to Rouen marshalling yards on 17th Aug 1942. In Oct 49 they moved to N. Africa. Rolebrook was also home to the 351st Bomb Group with B-17s. They flew 311 missions between 15/4/43 and 7/45. Major Clark Gable filmed the documentary 'Combat America' at Polebrook betweem July and September 1943. After the Americans left in October 1945 273 MU and 3 Ferry Pool RAF used the airfield. until it closed in October 1948. Polebrook saw service again between December 1559 and August 1963 as Thor missile. Today the site is used for agriculture Squadrons stationed at Polebrook during World War Two: 97th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Group No. 90 Squadron Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. Captain Edward C Piech 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 Photos of Polebrook today Polebrook Control Tower 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