Metz, France

Deployment of Detachment A to RAF Lakenheath
April 1956 - June 1956


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  1. Travel Orders for Department of Air Force Civilians to Lakenheath, page 1 of 2 - 1 May 1956
    Courtesy Martin Shough

  2. Travel Orders for Department of Air Force Civilians to Lakenheath, page 2 of 2 - 1 May 1956
    Courtesy Martin Shough

  3. C-124 Globemaster transport aircraft were used to move disassembled U-2s - May 1956
    The wings and fuselage were mounted on wheel carts, and covered for extra security.
    Courtesy Chris Pocock

  4. C-124 Globemaster transport aircraft were used to move disassembled U-2s - May 1956
    Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer

  5. Map showing location of Lakenheath in relation to London - May 1956
    Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer

  6. Map showing location of Lakenheath in relation to Mildenhall - May 1956
    Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer

  7. Assorted detail pertaining to the deployment of Det A to the UK - April 1956
    Courtesy As Indicated

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