The History of Tangmere Aerodrome and SOE Operations

Earlier this year the Solent and South branch visited Tangmere aerodrome. Tangmere dates back to WWI, but is famous for SOE operations during WW2 and some record breaking flights, including a world air speed record, flown by Neville Duke in 1953 in a red Hawker Hunter Jet (now in the museum), reaching 727mph.

See the recommended reading list attached if you'd like to learn more about the topics discussed during the event.