Another part of RAF MEPAL which we came across after visiting the polish quarters . Its located not to far away from the stanton shelters and not far from what was the runway .This is the only building that I know of that's left and I think it is the generator building .If anybody knows any different it would be great too know for sure .... As usual had a good look about the building and found some bits and pieces of history .The building looks as though it has had a fire at sum point which is a shame but at least its still standing ..Enjoyed looking around this and taking in the atmosphere of the place / ...
WIKIPEDIA INFO
.RAF Mepal is a former RAF station located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) south of Mepal, Cambridgeshire, England and 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west of Ely. Construction commenced in July 1942 and opened in June 1943.[1][2]
History[edit]
Mepal first hosted No. 75 (NZ) Squadron RAF flying Short Stirlings and later Avro Lancasters.[3]
Tiger Force[edit]
It was used towards the end of the Second World War to prepare Avro Lancaster bombers squadrons such as No. 44 (Rhodesia) squadron for use in Tiger Force which was to bomb Japan.[4]
Thor missiles[edit]
From 1957 PGM-17 Thor missiles were based at the airfield in the north east corner.[1][5]
Current use[edit]
Very little remains of the original site, most of it razed to the ground after the USAF and their Thor missiles left. The site is now the Elean business park and is home to the world's only straw burning power station and a few manufacturing and warehousing operations. A small memorial plaque is in place at the entrance to the site.
16 мар 2023
