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RAF Lichfield

Dave M

Dave M

Pheasey Born Bumper
Not a lot left of the old site, paid two visit`s there recently, on the net it state`s that the old control tower was demolished in the 1980`s, on visiting and asking inside what might be a control tower, they said it was,
this is the building, have taken pics from around the site, will post them in time :)

Airfield Today:
Agriculture, industry
Tower Type:
Watch Office with Met Section 518/40
Tower:
Demolished in the 1980s
Other Buildings:
Not known​
 
Lloyd thats the one, a few buildings and part of a runway (I believe) still there, some not for long Dave
 
Hi Dave I taught my wife to drive on the old runways at Fradley airfield
in the 1960s, afterwards we used to for half of shandy at the little pub
down by the canel at Fradley Junction.Quote Old gardeners never die, they
just throw in the trowel, cheers now Bernard67Arnold:cool:
 
nice pics dave
does any-body know any think about either the st georges barracks in sutton coldfield as to whether its still there or not
and does any body got pics of the lichfield barracks in lichfield
my mate colin gaskin and my self done our training there many years ago i was in the ist battleion of warks fusuliars and colin was in the tank regiment we was both very close friends when we was kids
in aston we played and mucked together and we both joined the forces together on the same day day, but the funny thing was
after a certain age we lost contact with each other and when both decided to enlist we bumped into each other at the office
and reconised each other and we both ended up training at the same barracks in lichfield there assault course was wicked .but it was fun
we both went our seperate ways he was posted some where and i got posted some-where different he was following is fathers foot steps [ samuual gaskin ] when is father came out of the forces he was an commisoneraire some where with stripes and medals
i followed my uncle albert he got shot in the head and killed
i think it was the battle soame
have a nice day every body best wishes astonian ;;;;
 
Hi Mike .

Many thanks for your reply. i was very surprised when you said it was a housing estate. i suppose this was to do with the cut backs. Do you know when exactly it was made into a housing estate?

I must comment on the picture of the gate house cell because when I was on duty at the guard house one winter night whilst on the gate I was told to expect the red caps (mlitary police) and make sure to check the credentials of the occupants who were on board. They were bringing in a prisoner for holding who had gone awol. Lo and behold it was a guy whom I knew from Steward St - his name was Billy Griffiths and we went to Steward Street School and were in the same class.

After my three hours on duty and my rest bite we would change over duties and I had to check on the prisoner in the cell every hour. Because I knew Billy I used to help him out with a few things behind the sergeant's back.

I thought I would like to mention that because our friend on the forum downloaded the cracking pictures the other day. As soon I saw the prison cell behind the door I immediately thought of Billy Griffiths - ginger-haired Billy whom I had behind that door so many years ago. I never forgot the place nor Billy. As he was a few years older than me, i don't suppose he is still around. A lot or most of my long lost friends from years ago have died or got killed.

Many thanks, guys. Best wishes.

Astonian
 
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Astonian a few buildings around the Gate House was still there on my visit, but some of them going to be demolished, and the Gate House might also go, have more pics will post them in time :)
 
hi dave
many thanks for the info;
and i look forewared to any ofthe pics you can download .
thanks again dave , best wishes astonian ;;;
 
The Main Gate House, the security closed the gate for me to take this pic, also gave me full access to the site, I thanked him :)
 
Hello fella's...good to see interest in the old airfield, I've been around every inch of the site for over 20 years now(I'm 40) I've loads of details/maps/books/photo's and secret places not really seen by most folk ;) around and about this great site.... I live just a stones throw away and am happy to answer any questions on the site (if I can)
simon@tjs.com.au is my email ...I've not long returned from living in Oz so I still have my Aussie email although I am Brummie by heart.. born in The Sorrento Hospital Sparkbrook =)
Cheers Simon.
 
Cheers Dave.... just stumbled on this site, hope I can be of some use... did you work on the airfield??
Simon
 
Like you mentioned Dave the area has changed a bit recently(:redface: Tesco's) but basically its the opp end of the airfield to the Guardroom you can turn left or right but best is to go down the 'mile straight' which is on the west side, towards the canal over the bridge at the end and turn right at the crossroads towards Fradley village, look for the church its just opposite on the corner :) inside the church yard you will find war graves of both Allied and German aircrew.
Cheers Simon.
 
Tailgunner found the Memorial, have been in the churchyard opposite before, also had a look near to Tesco's Thanks
 
You should of said Dave I could of met you up there for a quick look around :(... another day eh, just give me a day or so's notice and bring your camera ;)
Cheers Simon

p.s did you smell the pig farm??? stinks up that end =)
 
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