Old Catton
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Detailed History
The 2nd Bombardment Substitution Unit (later became the 2nd Air Division) was formed at Old Catton with effect from 12th April 1943. The HQ subsequently moved to Horsham St Faith, and then to Ketteringham Hall.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
- Service Numbers: O-10891
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
Revisions
Brought in information from duplicate record. Sources:
Barry Anderson, Army Air Forces Stations (Alabama, 1985) / Office of History, Headquarters Third Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe; Installations and USAAF Combat Units in the United Kingdom 1942-1945, Revised and Expanded Edition (February 1967, Revised October 1980).
Name changed from 'Old Catton' to 'RAF Old Catton' to differentiate from the locality known as 'Old Catton' in Norwich and to align with the reality that the USAAF 2nd Bombardment Wing Substitution Unit was formed in RAF Old Catton. Documents I am about to upload will confirm this. Rob Edwards
Original research by Rob Edwards. Relevant documents to follow.