Blackbushe Goes to War..

[rocky14]

"…….January had proved a difficult month with bad weather playing a significant part. Snow and severe icing had made movements a risky business and the base personnel had worked long hours in atrocious conditions keeping the runways and taxiways clear of snow and ice so far as possible. Flags were used on occasions to indicate the sides of the runways, as it was not easy for the crews to see the edges due to the depth of snow cover. The airfield did, however, remain open for the entire month. In addition, personnel organised sports and social activities which were of great benefit to all those at the station."

(Jan 1945 - Blackbushe operating in extremis but conditions possibly worse elsewhwere!)




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