5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
Squadron
The American Air Museum is Closed
Following recent government announcements the museum is currently closed, there is plenty to explore in our online archive.
The American Air Museum is a charity - Find out how you can support us
Download Image
By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions
IWM catalogue record
This contains information written on the back of the original print and some of it may be inaccurate.
A PBY Catalina of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Image via Richie. Written on slide casing: 'Debden.'
Connections
Units
Locations
-
Debden
Military site : airfield
RAF Debden, construction of which began in 1935, is perhaps most famous as a Battle of Britain fighter airfield, partly responsible for the defence of London in 1940. In 1942 it was also home to three RAF 'Eagle Squadrons’ of volunteer American pilots...
Revisions
| Date | Contributor | Update |
|---|---|---|
| 08 September 2014 15:35:46 | AAM | AAM ingest |
| Sources | ||
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection |
||
