Can anyone help with some research?
I passed an RAF Memorial recently that was obviously on the edge of a wartime airstrip.
It is Parsonage Lane, Sawbridgeworth near Harlow, Essex.
Can anyone tell me who was based there and what planes flew.
I’d also like more information about what plane parts were made by Walter Lawrence in Sawbridgeworth during WWII.
Thanks in advance.
Ian
By: irhudson - 19th September 2007 at 16:05
Thanks Denis…..
That was exactly what I was looking for.
The Aviation Forum delivers again!
Ian
By: irhudson - 19th September 2007 at 15:47
Being really pedantic….
The Essex/Herts boundary goes through the outskirts of Sawbo.
But you’re right the airstrip that I referred to IS in Herts.
By: dhfan - 19th September 2007 at 15:26
Pedant mode – Sawbridgeworth is in Hertfordshire.
By: CSheppardholedi - 19th September 2007 at 15:14
Found one site that states that Walter Lawrence & Co produced Mossie Fuselages during the war.
By: RAFRochford - 19th September 2007 at 14:47
Sawbridgeworth…
Hi;
There is a book called; Where the Lysanders Flew, which is a history of Sawbridgworth. Quite a good read apparently.
The company I work for has copies for sale…PM if interested…don’t want to blatently advertise here and all that!!
Regards;
Steve
By: BlueRobin - 19th September 2007 at 13:04
Good little read Denis, I liked the bit about Doug Reich describing the guns accidentally going off and committing to 3-point landings. 🙂
By: Denis - 19th September 2007 at 12:35
Hello Ian,
Our little group was responsible for the memorial at Sawbridgeworth airfield. The airfield was originally called Mathams Wood ALG (air landing ground) and was in operation during WW2, in fact it’s origins go back to WW1. You can find out more by visiting my website at the bottom of this post.
Best regards,
Denis.
By: TempestV - 19th September 2007 at 12:06
Hello Ian
Sawbridgeworth was an SOE (Special Operations Executive) airfield I believe. Westland Lysanders flew from there.
Go to Google earth and have a look. The perimiter track is still all there.
Sign In
September 19, 2007 at 11:42 am