Leiston

**REF** · 25-10-2012, 16:46

I visited Leiston last week and had another look around. No matter how often I think I have seen it all, I still go back and find more!

1 - Airfield Map on Gus's Hut

2 - Taxiway leading to the site of a fighter pen (left) and a blister hangar (right)

3 - Site of a fighter pen

4 - The middle of the fighter pen with drains

5 - The other side of the fighter pen

6 - The remains of a second fighter pen

7 - Another view of the second fighter pen

8 - Mustang Model and Memorial at the Cakes & Ale Caravan Park

9 - Mustang

10 - Mustang info

**REF** · 25-10-2012, 16:50

11 - Memorial under the Mustang

12 - Leiston Airfield Memorial

13 - Barn built on the site of a T2 Hangar

14 - Night Flying Equipment Store

15 - Unknown Building

16 - Floodlight Tractor & Trailer Shed

17 - Floodlight Tractor & Trailer Shed

18 - Romney Shed

19 - Runways

20 - If you are at a loose end this weekend then you may want to go to Leiston for the 1940's dance

**REF** · 01-12-2012, 20:09

Email received from The Friends of Leiston Airfield

Hello to all my 357th family.

Some of you will know that on the 363rd Sqn area of the old airbase is a trailer park. There we have a small building with photographs etc dedicated to the 357th Fighter Group. When I say small I do mean small, around 150 sq ft floor area.

For some time I have been negotiating with the park owner for permission to add onto the existing building so that we can increase our displays. However, the roof needs some repairs and with the cost of another building to add on it became obvious that this was not the road to go down. The owner suggested a brand new building would be a much more sensible idea but this was, financially out of our reach.

Four weeks ago I announced to our members and supporters that due to the roof problems the building was to be demolished. This was not well received at that moment but I then went on to say that the park owner suggested to me that he and I [FOLA] share the cost of a brand new building. That was an offer I could not refuse and the old building is being demolished in the next few weeks,

The new building,350 sq ft floor area, is being fabricated in the factory during January and weather permitting will be erected in February. Fitting out will take place during March ready for opening at Easter.

The reason for this long preamble is firstly to invite you to contribute any items to our museum and secondly to invite you to the opening which will take place on the same weekend as our Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving whish is taking place on Sunday 26th May 2013.

If I can be off any help in assisting with your accomodation please, do not hesitate to contact me.

May I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year

Peter Saunders

**raptor309** · 31-01-2013, 21:25

Originally Posted by P Bellamy

Radar Workshop methinks.

According to the farmer who lives on the other side of the road it was the Photo Developing building. Didnt find the latrine building so maybe that one is no more.
Rob

**raptor309** · 31-01-2013, 21:29

Originally Posted by REF

Some photos I took at Leiston on a vist there three years ago, 19 April 2009
7 - Unknown

Where was number 7 located mate. I dont remember seeing that one. Rob

**REF** · 31-01-2013, 22:48

Located here Rob:
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.22....8&r=0&src=msl

Cheers

Rich

**P Bellamy** · 01-02-2013, 02:41

Originally Posted by raptor309

According to the farmer who lives on the other side of the road it was the Photo Developing building.

Quite possibly what it was used for, but it was built as a Radar Workshop 7352/42.

What looks the right shape to have been a purpose-built Nissen photo lab in the wartime aerial photo stood to the west of the northern of the T2s.

All the best,
PB

**raptor309** · 01-02-2013, 08:08

Originally Posted by REF

Located here Rob:
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.22....8&r=0&src=msl

Cheers

Rich

Ah that would explain why i didnt see it then. I took a picture of the peri track from the road but it looked like it was gated off so i didnt explore it. The guy at the Cake and Ale Caravan Park said they've got a new airfield related museum opening this year so i will have another trip over later this year and hopefully get some pictures down along the peri track then.
Rob