I was born in Caston 1952. part of the old airfield was used as go kart racing before the prison was built. Most of my school mates during the 1960's were off the old camp. I moved to Ovington later and used to go to Shipdham Airfield . I believe Raf Watton was where the very first B17 landed for duty. The Blenhiem Bombers were stationed there before handing over. An old school mate opened an RAF Museum in the old officer's mess on the camp, a Julian Horn his dad was well known as one of our high school teachers. Shame so much is gone from Tottington old village. went round when I was about 12, (1964/65)
Hi Gordo. Thats interesting about the Go carting on the Griston site. I remember watching some sort of Rally Racing going on around the Camp parade ground and accomodation blocks. Was quite a big site and I recall seeing quite a lot of stuff that the RAF just left behind when they left. Glasses, seives, trays, New carpets, spanners, tool, fire bells, tables etc.
Yes, that is correct, The B17C I think was Known as the Fortress I in RAF service and was first in service in England by the RAF at Watton. I love the Mosquitoes personally, especially the Red tail ones the 25 BG (Recon) used to use. Lovely blue / Grey colour.
Yes, I know Julian Horn. I used to go to ATC with his Daughter. Unfortunately I never kept in touch with her when I left. Still need to visit the new museum now its moved to the Town hall. I remember when I was at school he done a talk in the officers mess on the old camp and bought in a Sten gun. (Bet you couldnt do that now!) Then we had a look around the museum and had a go at answering some pre set questions. Very interesting. I learnt a lot about the airfield that day.