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Hidden on the edge of Essex is a WW2 Airfield that is full of history, but largely unknown. The large airfield was built in 1941 with the first operational squadron RCAF 418 squadron moved in on the 15th of April 1942 and they flew te first operational mission on the next day.
Aircraft from RAF Bradwell Bay took part in the following operations
RAF Bradwell Bay was in 11 Group Fighter Command. The station did not take part in the Battle of Britain. However, the RAF did have a presence in Bradwell-on-Sea from 1938, and did contribute to the Battle of Britain.
In 1938 the RAF built and opened a bombing and firing range on the mudflats of the Blackwater estuary, known as RAF Dengie Flats. A grass airstrip was built on requisitioned land for refuelling and re-arming. On the airstrip was accommodation for 30 other ranks and a sergeant. An officer visited occasionally but stayed in the Green Man pub. Many pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain practised their firing on the range. The range continued in use until the 1960’s
