RAF Melksham the last remaining building and closed leisure centre World War 2 created a massive demand for aircrew and aircraft technicians amongst many other vital trades for the war effort. In 1940 land was obtained at Bowerhill Melksham, for a new RAF (Royal Air Force) Station. RAF Melksham was an airbase though without a runway. Aircraft were required on-site and had to be transported in and assembled for the trainees to use.
Bowerhill RAF Airbase - RAF Melksham
Bowerhill RAF Airbase - RAF Melksham
Bowerhill RAF Airbase - RAF Melksham
RAF Melksham the last remaining building and closed leisure centre World War 2 created a massive demand for aircrew and aircraft technicians amongst many other vital trades for the war effort. In 1940 land was obtained at Bowerhill Melksham, for a new RAF (Royal Air Force) Station. RAF Melksham was an airbase though without a runway. Aircraft were required on-site and had to be transported in and assembled for the trainees to use.