Thriplow
Military site
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UPL 15302
Thriplow House about 1943, being used as a Hospital.
Picture source – Thomas W. Whitehead
Picture source – Thomas W. Whitehead
Image courtesy of Thomas W. Whitehead for Historic Duxford Veterans’ File.
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Detailed History
Thriplow is a village close to Duxford and Fowlmere aifields. The pub the "Green Man" was frequented by Americans from both bases and nearby Thriplow House was used as a hospital during the Second World War.
The hamlet of Heathfield, which is part of Thriplow Parish, is on the base footprint of Duxford air base. Many of the existing houses and roads are former military buildings.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Private First Class
- Role/Job: Medic / Ambulance Driver