Visit to RAF Church Fenton by the author
I was recently very privileged to be invited by Group Captain Terry Jones, RAF Linton-on-Ouse station commander, to visit RAF Church Fenton for a guided …
2434 Sqn open day a great success
On Saturday 26th September 2009, 2434 (Church Fenton) Squadron ATC held a very successful open / families day at Church Fenton in aid of Help …
Spitfire BM597 re-visits its old home
On Saturday, 5th September 2009, ex-Church Fenton gate guardian Spitfire Vb BM597 night-stopped at Church Fenton after performing at the proms in the park event …
Memorial service held for Church Fenton airmen
Sunday 29th April 2007 saw a plaque dedication and memorial service being held at Thorp Arch Church, near Wetherby, for two Church Fenton based airmen …
RAF Church Fenton stars in “The Royal”
Anyone with Church Fenton connections who was watching “The Royal” on ITV on Sunday 1st April 2007 may well have recognised the location – it …
RAF Church Fenton now part of 22 (Training) Group
On 30 October 2006, Church Fenton became part of 22 (Training) Group, when the Training Group Defence Agency was renamed. It was decided that use …
RAF Church Fenton Families Day 2006
The RAF Church Fenton families day 2006 was held on Friday 30th June 2006. The flying display consisted of displays / flypasts by no less …
Dakota given some TLC at Church Fenton
C-47A Dakota N473DC recently flew in to RAF Church Fenton for some well-deserved TLC. Locally-based owner Paddy Green approached RAF Linton-on-Ouse to hire some hangar …
Major changes to University Air Squadron structure and RAF Elementary Flying Training
On 21st September 2005, it was announced by Defence Minister Don Touhig that there is to be a major shake-up in the way that RAF …
Yorkshire UAS families day 2005
The YUAS families day 2005 was held on Friday 1st July 2005. As last year, the weather was once again fantastic (my sunburn bears testament …