During the second world war over a thousand personnel were stationed at Fairlop. In the main they are forgotten, as Fairlop, designated a satellite airfield was often overshadowed by events at nearby Hornchurch and North Weald.
Nevertheless many of these personnel were killed. Some killed in action lie peacefully in a quiet corner of Barkingside Cemetery. Others, killed in action after they left Fairlop, now lie at peace in various cemeteries, from Scotland to Malta and Algeria. A few have no known grave.
The crest below shows the three types of aircraft which flew from Fairlop, The Spitfire, the Mustang and the Typhoon with a backdrop of an Oak. I make no apology to those interested in the formalities of RAF heraldry, for the crest is an acknowledgment and a dedication to all those forgotten folk who lived, fought and died at Fairlop in the name of peace.
Site History
Hainault Farm and Fairlop Aerodrome pages under construction
1940-1941 Station operational
1942 Into battle
64 Squadron at RAF Fairlop
1943 Typhoons arrive
1944 V1's and balloons
1945-1946 Closure
Those who served at Fairlop Memories and
Sacrifice
Allan Otto Update as of 20 March 2004
In silence A tranquil place within
Barkingside Cemetery
postwar Various activities
Mysteries Mysteries waiting to be
solved!
My part in all this I survive a land mine and enjoy a VE Day party
Site details Photographs and sketch map.
Links and acknowledgements .Links to other relevant sites and acknowledgements
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