The Life and Times of RAF Pembrey – A Full History

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This comprehensive article explores the fascinating history of RAF Pembrey, a key Carmarthenshire airfield that served with distinction during World War II and beyond. Structured into engaging sections, the piece covers: • Life and Times of RAF Pembrey – The airfield’s origins, operational peak, and its role in British military aviation. • A Remarkable Capture: The Story of Oberleutnant Arnim Faber – The astonishing 1942 incident in which a German Fw 190 pilot mistakenly landed at Pembrey, gifting the Allies an intact enemy fighter. • RAF Pembrey in World War II: Units and Their Roles – The squadrons stationed here, from fighter training to coastal defence missions. • Echoes of History: Air Crashes From Pembrey Airfield – A tribute to the lives lost in training and operational accidents around the base. • Map of Carmarthen Bay Crash Sites – A guide to wartime wreckage sites, many still hidden along the coastline. • Life at RAF Pembrey After the War – The station’s post-war transition, including its use as a gliding school before eventual closure. • The Sky Comes Alive: RAF Pembrey’s 1956 Battle of Britain Week – A look back at the 1956 commemorations, where the airfield hosted ceremonies and displays (though with one vintage aircraft the Avro Lancaster, as modern RAF jets of the era took centre stage). Combining military records, eyewitness accounts, and rare photographs, this article preserves RAF Pembrey’s legacy—honouring its contributions to aviation history and its enduring place in Welsh heritage.

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