RAF Llandow

1312 Flight RAF remaining based until 21 July 1944 with six Avro Anson I's for transporting urgent personnel to and from the Normandy landings area.614 (County of Glamorgan) Squadron AAF had been formed at RAF Pengam Moors in June 1937 before moving away at the outbreak of Second World War.Jet Equipment in the form of de Havilland Vampire fighters arrived in July 1950 and continued in use until disbandment of the squadron on 10 March 1957, with all Royal Auxiliary Air Force units.1952 Reserve AOP Flight, equipped with Auster AOP.6 aircraft for spotting for local Territorial Army artillery units.4 Civilian Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit was based at RAF Llandow between 1 August 1951 and 1 July 1954 equipped with de Havilland Mosquito and Spitfire aircraft to tow targets and act as targets for army units in South Wales and nearby areas.
RAF Llandow Watch Office with Met section, in 2019
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