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A Hawker Typhoon of 197 Squadron
Part of 146 Wing, 2 TAF,
based at Needs Ore Point Advanced Landing Ground.
Being made ready for it's next mission over Normandy during 1944.
The subject of our June meeting.
Typhoon "RB396" Rebuild To Fly Project.
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Our Next Meeting
Wednesday
3rd June
Needs Ore Point
(Former RAF Advanced Landing Ground)
A Talk By
Marc Heighway
Marc makes a welcome return, to present his extensively researched history of the little known and short lived ALG at Needs Ore Point,
on the South coast, near the mouth of the Beaulieu River.
For a few short months in 1944 it was home to Hawker Typhoon's of
146 Wing, 2 TAF, during the lead up to D-Day,
and their departure to Normandy.
Marc will cover the operational activity of the Squadron's, and also the personal, and often poignant, stories of those who flew
and witnessed those missions.
7.30 for a 7.45pm start
Non Members always welcome.
(£5 on the door)
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