RowlandPayne Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Can anyone out there remember the former RAF station, RAF Norton at Gledless the sqnds or units that where based there .and what year did this station close down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halevan Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I can remember the R.A.F. station at norton,the barage ballon's that flew there during the second world war,however I wasn't old enough to remember detail's about squadron's or dates.Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlandPayne Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 thanks very much halevan for your help if you think of eney other info please post it on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlandPayne Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 does eney one know where i can find out the history about this former raf station that has been around sheffield for over 60 years now their are no web sites at all that i can find thanks....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomme Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Perhaps following some of the links on this page may help you in your quest: http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/sources.html#archives Nomme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I believe one of the buildings is reputed to be haunted! I think the main South Yorkshire aircraft museum is at Doncaster, although there was a great small one at Firbeck between Maltby and Oldcotes. Does anyone know if it is still there and open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Clayton Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Yes, I remember going to an air show there in the fifties with my parents, had a great time, no idea when it closed down though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laycocks-sport Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 As far I know RAF Norton was a barrrage balloon depot during WW2 under the control of the RAF and not a fully operational areodrome. Lots of referances in the city library. Tony R Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimbo Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Good God! Derek, do you remember it as well ? My overiding memory of that day was when a jet swooped really low, what a noise! I almost .. er.embarrassed myself, and my parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyblue Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 If you used to be known by the nickname SONNY can you please get in touch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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