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RAF Greenham Common was an RAF and US Air Force base south of Newbury & Thatcham in Berkshire. This was once an airfield that operated through World War Two, the Cold War (with USAF Strategic Air Command and B-47s) and later with the US Air Force 501st Tactical Missile Wing with 96 Ground Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCM). Despite protests and controversy, the mission was achieved and the Cold War was won. Greenham Common closed in September 1992 but the base lives on in our memories as a victory for freedom and a validation of a strong defense.
Explore the site by the menu at the top and bottom of the page. You'll find a big range of material of Greenham Common and RAF Welford history. You may also like to know that a book is now available on the history of Greenham Common and Welford. Details at the foot of the page.
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Greenham Common map (click to expand)
NEWS:
A D-Day 80th anniversary event is planned at Greenham Common Control Tower on June 6 2024. More updates soon.
Watch: This video on the control tower at Greenham Common:
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A revised version of In Defense of Freedom; a History of RAF Greenham Common is now available.
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Since May 7 2018
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