RAF Westwood Programme (1945)
"RAF At Home" programme and display details from the RAF Westwood Airfield in 1945. Thanks to Roger Negus for these.
Soldiers at rest
A group of WW1 era soldiers at camp somewhere in Peterborough.
No location details but the photograph was printed by David Stott of Walton.
Christmas Card from RAF Peterborough
A festive card sent from the Flying Training School at RAF Peterborough based on Westwood Airfield.
ARP Public Shelters (1940s)
Public air raid shelters shown on an early and fascinating 1940s map.
The 12th Lancers on Market Place (1913)
The 12th (Prince of Wales's) Royal Lancers pictured on Market Place in 1913. The Lancers were a cavalry regiment of the British Army and...
V-Bomber, RAF Wittering (1964)
A Handley Page Victor "V-Bomber" at RAF Wittering in 1964 along with a hangar of Blue Steel missiles.
Peterborough National Servicemen
A group of Peterborough National Servicemen pictured in the 1950s at Quebec Barracks in Northampton
Hunts Home Guard, London Road
Two images showing despatch riders of the Hunts Home Guard who were based at the London Road Drill Hall in WW2. Top photo front...
Walter Davison War Medals
Walter Davison was born in Elton, Peterborough on 1 April 1895 and joined the Royal Field Artillery on 31 August 1914. He served with...
RAF Peterborough (1937)
The newly opened No.7 Flying Training School Peterborough at Westwood Airfield in 1937, one of five additional service schools formed under the RAF expansion...
