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Brawdy: Stronghold in the West

Brawdy: Stronghold in the West

by Phillips, Alan
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Completed in 1944 as a satellite airfield to nearby St. David's, Brawdy soon supplanted its parent for meteorological reasons. Used initially by RAF Coastal Command, it passed to the Royal Navy in 1946, becoming HMS Goldcrest. The base was used by the Navy up to 1974, when the RAF resumed control once again. Used as an advanced training facility, Hunters and later Hawks were based there, as was a secret U.S. Navy Oceanographic Research unit. Since1996, Brawdy has been used by the Army. For many, Brawdy was also synonymous with the air displays held there for many years and for its search and rescue role, making it a widely known location.

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Pub dateAug 1, 2009
ISBN-100752449230
ISBN-139780752449234
LanguageEnglish
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