Below is a selection of pictures that show part of what
remains at Leiston today, and
when possible I have matched it to an old photo.
469th Service Squadron. Technical site, seen from Control
Tower.
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3.
4.
Green Blister Buildings
can be seen behind.
5.
6. This is not the original,
but the door runners from the T2 are still visible
7. 469th Area.
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9. 362nd Area.
Today.
Ye Old Photo Shoppe. 1942/3?
358th F/G P-47
1944.
Exact Spot 1945.
362nd Area perimeter track(today)
First P-51 is where
car is parked.
362nd Technical site Buildings
Very little is left of the Runways,
What remains is used for Farm Vehicles.
This Cottage is at the SW end of the Main runway.
The Mustang "Baby Jo" ran out of fuel on landing approach, went through the
barn and stopped against the Cottage, the pilot had minor injuries.
The Wedding of MP Tony Stirpe, Feb 11th 1945.
Outside what was the W.L.A. Hostel, Leiston.
First Memorial At the Field.
Memorial Plaque in Leiston.
First Memorial was placed on
362nd Hardstand.
The new Memorial is placed on
Harrow Lane, 363rd perimeter track.