BRITAIN BUILDS AIRFIELDS FOR AMERICAN AIR FORCE - 15425 Picture issued 1945 shows - GREENCASTLE, Northern Ireland, a Combat Crew Reception centre. This picture well illustrates typical small field surrounding the airfield - a feature of the Northern Ireland district. Three runways were constructed in concrete, each 50 yards wide, lengths 2000 yards, 1400 yards and 1400 yards. Total area of concrete in runways, perimeter tracks and aircraft dispersal points 450,000 Added accommodation was provided for 560 officers and 2150 enlisted men. Technical facilities included three han
BRITAIN BUILDS AIRFIELDS FOR AMERICAN AIR FORCE - 15425 Picture issued 1945 shows - GREENCASTLE, Northern Ireland, a Combat Crew Reception centre. This picture well illustrates typical small field surrounding the airfield - a feature of the Northern Ireland district. Three runways were constructed in concrete, each 50 yards wide, lengths 2000 yards, 1400 yards and 1400 yards. Total area of concrete in runways, perimeter tracks and aircraft dispersal points 450,000 Added accommodation was provided for 560 officers and 2150 enlisted men. Technical facilities included three hangars each 240 ft. x 120 ft. x 25 ft. high, workshops, stores, armoury, signals facilities, aviation petrol storage for 144,000 gallons and administrative buildings. Cost �750,000, Royal Air Force
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