History of RAF Wratting Common

For a description of 1651 HCU Squadron's time at RAF Wratting Common click here.

During the life of the Unit, a total of 76 aircraft were classified as losses, including 9 on operations. Whilst at Wratting Common, 22 aircrew were killed during training.

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Stirling Mark I's in Flight

Short Stirling Mark I Being Refueled

A Forces Wedding 

Memorial to Jim Hocking, 1651 HCU

Stirlings of 1651 HCU

Reconnaissance Photo, April 1944, Luftwaffe 

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