Building 189 differs only in having wider main spans.INTERIOR: Main spaces have plain concrete floors, except where modified for eg a gymnasium. This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. BUILDING 370 WITH 330 (OFFICER'S MESS), RAF HENLOW, Henlow - 1391625 | Historic England Home Listing Search the List List Entry BUILDING 370 WITH 330 (OFFICER'S MESS), RAF HENLOW BUILDING 370 WITH 330 (OFFICER'S MESS), RAF HENLOW Listed on the National Heritage List for England. Find out more about Heritage Apprenticeships. There is vertical X-bracing between bays, and horizontal bracing in the bays adjoining the main doors.HISTORY: RAF Henlow was established in 1917 as the Eastern Command Repair Depot, raised to Group status in 1965 and still in RAF hands. 80 Squadron RAF. This has retained an extensive group of married quarters, executed in the Garden City tradition, and barracks and office buildings dated 1933-5 which display unique architectural treatment for a military air base: the most consistently well-handled of these buildings is the officers' mess. planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself. The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Editors' Code of Practice. The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. BUILDINGS 186,187, 188 AND 189 (AIRCRAFT HANGARS), RAF HENLOW, Listed on the National Heritage List for England. Important notice This content is currently. Below are just some of our members who have served at RAF Henlow. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Licence number 102006.006. The bronze figure forms part of 'St Michaels Victory over the Devil', which was unveiled at the cathedral by Epsteins widow, Kathleen, in 1960. [22] The RAF Officer Cadet Training Unit then moved in, but this also moved to Cranwell in 1980. The 54 homes in the village of Brookenby and a 4,392 sq ft former NAAFI canteen are being marketed. Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The ends have full-width groups of 6-leaf sliding doors, with corrugated cladding, below a continuous overhead box containing gear, and above each span a low segmental tympanum with profiled sheeting. 01-DEC-05 ft hangars), RAF Henlow GV II Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building. - 23rd November 2011 at 15:42 Permalink This site is entirely user-supported. Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry. - 25th November 2011 at 11:18 Permalink For any other issue or if you need help, please email: Our website works best with the latest version of the browsers below, unfortunately your browser is not supported. RAF Henlows closure date has been pushed back to 2023 after the Ministry of Defence updated plans for more than 30 sites across the country. This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. Unlike Buildings 186-9, this has retained its original external detail in the form of window and door fitments - although it has lost its original roof lights and stack.The flying field has been partly developed by a golf course. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00, Also worth registering and asking here:http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/forum.php, By: wessex boy The bronze figure forms part of 'St Michaels Victory over the Devil', which was unveiled at the cathedral by Epsteins widow, Kathleen, in 1960. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. The domestic site, which was subjected to an extensive rebuilding programme concentrated in the first half of the 1930s, is situated across the A6001 to the south of the technical group. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. Just a bit of fun in passing - the only time in MQs in 27 years. In 1947 the School of Aeronautical Engineering became the RAF Technical College, moving to Cranwell in 1965. RAF Henlow is a Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England, equidistant from Bedford, Luton and Stevenage. The properties at Mayflower Park are situated close to RAF Henlow. It is a satellite site of RAF Henlow and is one of the smallest RAF Stations having only two Station buildings and 24 married quarters. Site. Basic engineering theory and management were taught at the Officers' Engineering School (formerly at Farnborough), one of the 1932 pupils being Frank Whittle. The base looks after the Supply Central Computer System. By 1924, when it was selected as the permanent home of the School of Aeronautical Engineering, Henlow was producing 35 engines and 15 aircraft each month. The roof of the right wing has been extended by one or two bays to the rear. Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). JavaScript is disabled. Contents 1 History 2 Present 2.1 Facilities 2.2 Cadets 3 Operational units - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. EXTERIOR: Windows are generally glazing-bar sashes, except for the centre block, set to rubbed voussoirs in a light brick than the walling, and to stooled stone sills. RAF Stanbridge is an RAF station situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England and located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of the village of Stanbridge, Bedfordshire It is a satellite site of RAF Henlow and is one of the smallest RAF Stations which looks after the Supply Central Computer System. Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry. Also I wish to include RAF Khormaksar and RAF Wildenrath. User contributions are not fact checked and do not represent the official position of Historic England. That is very impressive, FYI work has started on the last remaining H block at Tangmere turning it into apartments. At one stage in 1941, in Operation Quickforce, about 100 Henlow fitters were trained for the assembly of Hurricanes on carriers en route for Malta, to which the completed planes were flown off deck. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Redbull, I'm in exactly the same position myself. [17] Henlow was also used as a repair base for many aircraft types under the direction of No. After returning to the UK from our two housing schemes opposite the Pentagon Washington DC in 1980 I purchased the first site which comprised 127 former NCO quarters at RAF Faldingworth, north of Lincoln. lecture huts at Turnhouse converted into TMQ's in the 1946 shortage of MQ's. 01-DEC-05 , RAF Henlow. The gabled ends are sheeted, above a continuous sliding track box. Full height and width doors, eight leaves to each opening, are in cross-braced steel framing exposed externally over corrugated cladding, and at each outer end is the original 'pylon' to take the stacked doors. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The following squadrons were posted to Wyton between 1935 and 1939: No. The houses are a mixture of two and three bedroom properties of which 50 are already rented to mostly working families and couples. Photographer: Unknown photographer for John Laing plc, Historic England Archive John Laing Collection. 13 Maintenance Unit. These facilities will now close several years later than originally stated, and in some cases units staying in place throughout that period.. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. An extra area was added in early 1920, and in March of that year Henlow became the Inland Area Aircraft Depot; it was thus one of a very small number of airfields retained for use after November 1918, in its role as the RAF's flight test and maintenance centre forming a vital element within Sir Hugh Trenchard's newly-independent air force. Discover and use our high-quality applied research to support the protection and management of the historic environment. 1959 Reserve Air Observation Post Flight RAF, No. The site was the living accommodation for married families stationed at RAF Binbrook. Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions. - 23rd November 2011 at 12:44 Permalink Accept it - otherwise, all the other 'unfair' things will annoy you too. - 25th November 2011 at 12:16 Permalink Basic engineering theory and management were taught at the Officers' Engineering School (formerly at Farnborough), one of the 1932 pupils being Frank Whittle. Hi, Im looking for a bit of information on Housing/Married Quarters. A significant period was during the Battle of Britain in 1940: Hurricanes manufactured in Canada were crated in, assembled at Henlow and flown onto front-line bases. C Served from 1949 - 1954 Served in RAF Henlow Alan S Stephenson CPL Served from 1960 - 1975 Served in RAF Henlow Vic West CHIEF TECHNICIAN Served from 1957 - 1974 Served in RAF Henlow The domestic site, which was subjected to an extensive rebuilding programme concentrated in the first half of the 1930s, is situated across the A6001 to the south of the technical group. huh? During Operation Quickforce in 1941, 100 fitters from the base were deployed onto carriers which were shipping Hurricane fighters to Malta. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900.© British Crown and SeaZone Solutions Limited 2023. Me and my partner are not married, but have been together for 4 years and have a 15 month old daughter. In Chicksands, despite being tri-service, is very heavy on living to the Army standard (including the wives attempting to wear the rank of their husbands and ordering serving personnel around - just f*** them off if they do so, the chain of command can do naff all about it unless you're rude). Read the Enriching the List Terms and Conditions. All government data published here External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. This copy shows the entry on 01-May-2023 at 22:04:40. Basic engineering theory and management were taught at the Officers' Engineering School (formerly at Farnborough), one of the 1932 pupils being Frank Whittle. It's better served by public transport, has a better variety of shops, is a 20 minute drive from Hitchin/30 minute drive from Letchworth Garden City and the quarters are in a much better overall standard than Chicksands. © Crown Copyright and database right 2023. 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Source Historic England Archive BB98/02592. In 1942 it became the home of the Pathfinder Force under the command of Group Captain Don Bennett.. In its role as a training base for skilled engineers and equipping operational stations with the latest aircraft it became, with Cranwell, Halton and Uxbridge, one of the RAF's largest bases, accommodating some 7000 of various nationalities in 1940. In 1979 Mrs Thatcher's government announced there were a surplus of MQ sites and disused airfields which were to be sold. Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Heritage Apprentices in a training session on the Researching The Historic Environment module and training in Architectural Photography. The entrance lobby and hall to the main block gives to bar and lounge, writing room and similar public spaces, with the large dining room set centrally but transversely to the rear. 1961 Reserve Air Observation Post Flight RAF, "RAF Halton Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM)", "Non-inhabited listed buildings on the MOD UK estate: 2015", "RAF stations, airfields and other establishments", "Building 190 (Coupled service shed), RAF Henlow(Grade II) (1391624)", "Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), RAF Henlow (1391623)", "BUILDING 370 WITH 330 (OFFICER'S MESS), RAF HENLOW (1391625)", "Ministry of Defence to sell 13 sites for 17,000 homes", "Is Your Military Base Closing? But, while updating Parliament on plans for 33 military sites last Thursday, defence minister Tobias Ellwood confirmed that RAF Henlow will now be closing by 2023. The entrance lobby and hall to the main block gives to bar and lounge, writing room and similar public spaces, with the large dining room set centrally but transversely to the rear. The dining room has a flat segmental plaster panelled ceiling above a continuous horizontal moulded architrave, panelled doors in moulded architraves, wall pilasters, and high-level windows. The War Office had issued instructions for the construction of repair depots for each RFC Command, further to heightened awareness of the need to train more men in the rapid repair of aircraft and aero engines in order to sustain the war effort. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, Historic England holds an extensive range of publications and historic collections in its public archive covering the historic environment. [9], After the First World War, Henlow was home to four aircraft squadrons; No. You may be disgusted, offended or simply bemused by this suggestion and bleat about how life isn't fair and discrimination etc, but you have a child and if your relationship is 'like being married' then do it. 1933, by the Air Ministry's Directorate of Works and Buildings. An extra area was added in early 1920, and in March of that year Henlow became the Inland Area Aircraft Depot; it was thus one of a very small number of airfields retained for use after November 1918, in its role as the RAF's flight test and maintenance centre forming a vital element within Sir Hugh Trenchard's newly-independent air force. Officers' Mess. For any other issue or if you need help, please email: Our website works best with the latest version of the browsers below, unfortunately your browser is not supported. 01-DEC-05 shed), RAF Henlow GV II Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry. To each side are 3 bays with 16-pane, and outer end bays 12-pane sash. Search over 400,000 listed places Overview Official List Entry If you want to add or update a link, you [20], A major RAF technical training college was also formed at Henlow in 1947. HENLOW 346/0/10012 Building 370 with 330 (Officer's Mess) This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 1918, by the War Office's Directorate of Fortifications and Works. We want to build, but the local plan, the local authority is yet to catch up with what we actually want to do. And the 4,392 sq ft former NAAFI canteen is included in the sale, which could be developed as housing or a shop. Same branch, entry date only I have two children. The club said it would have "no option but to close" unless the . I lived in one of the Chatham (Walderslade) MQs as a 5 year old back in the late 60s, on what is now called McKenzie Drive. Indeed from 1979 I have been actively involved in the acquisition of 36 redundant MOD sites starting with RAF Faldingworth NCO MQs in 1979 to our latest purchase the Officer MQs at RAF Ballykelly taking in amongst others RAF North Coates, RAF Hemswell, RAF Bicester and RAF West Raynham on the way. For more help, or for those serving abroad on Operations or Exercise, visit the What to do in a family emergency guide. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Emergency contact. Search over 400,000 listed places Overview Official List Entry Comments and Photos Previous Overview Next Comments and Photos They did the same at Brize, went round my mates house and the heat wave hit you, walked in his room and the windows were open, he explained if you turned the heating off it would cool off really quickly then take ages to heat again and got too hot, so the heating ran 24 /7 with the windows open as a thermostat, I believe someone in property had kittens when the first bills came through for the street, was rumoured it would have been cheaper to build a new block.. 6 months of sky high bills and they had to find block space for people as the costs were prohibitive. The ex RAF MQ sites for the period from the late 1940s to the 1970s we are missing and are seeking photographs from that period are RAF Ballykelly NI, RAF Cranwell, RAF Faldingworth, RAF Hemswell, RAF Khormaksar Aden, RAF Manby, RAF Marham, RAF Middleton St George, RAF Scampton, RAF Tangmere, RAF Waddington, RAF Waterbeach, RAF Wildenrath Germany. To the right (north-east) is a later wing (not included). It formerly hosted light aircraft flying and 616 Volunteer Gliding Squadron. Basic engineering theory and management were taught at the Officers' Engineering School (formerly at Farnborough), one of the 1932 pupils being Frank Whittle. All rights reserved. Use our map search to find more listed places. Royal Air Force Gtersloh, more commonly known as RAF Gtersloh, was a Royal Air Force Germany military airfield, the nearest Royal Air Force airfield to the East/West German border, in the vicinity of the town of Gtersloh.It was constructed by the Germans prior to the Second World War.The station was captured by the Americans in April 1945 and was handed over to the RAF in June 1945 as . - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00, If you pm me with your e-mail address I will send through some photos of the quarters at Wildenrath, By: cotteswold It is also one of the principal buildings on this historically important site, being the most impressive of a well-handled group of administrative and domestic buildings on what by the Second World War had become one of the RAF's major repair bases. The outer faces to the wings have some larger sashes, and, towards the rear, smaller lights to service rooms. Annington is giving a new lease of life to the homes, formerly military married quarters, by lightly refurbishing them to provide homes for local first-time buyers and growing families. To each side at the ground floor the central bay has a pair of glazed French doors with louvred shutters. The bedroom wings are double-banked, with a central entrance facing the courtyard, and access through the link blocks. Heritage Apprentices in a training session on the Researching The Historic Environment module and training in Architectural Photography. [24], In December 2011, RAF Henlow along with 14 other Ministry of Defence sites in the United Kingdom were designated as being dangerously radioactive. All rights reserved. [4] Four Belfast Hangars were built and are now listed buildings. After I left school and college after training as a surveyor in London l made a conscious decision to specialise in the purchase, preservation of not only married quarters but technical domestic and airfield sites. [21] The college was amalgamated with RAF College Cranwell in 1965. The most complete group of early buildings at Henlow comprises the five General Service Sheds which, although subjected to some external alteration, comprise the most complete ensemble of hangar buildings on any British site for the period up to 1923. An investigation into my nieces house which used to be married quarters at RAF Martlesham Heath ,Shannon and Jacqueline are experiencing paranormal activity,.
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