A Detailed History of RAF Manston 1945-1999 - Bamford, Joe
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After the War, Manston became a Transport Command staging post. Between 1950 and 1958, Manston was under the control of the USAAF. The 60s were dominated by aircraft using the Foam Landing system which became operational in 1964. Until it closed in 1999 RAF Manston remained an important front-line station with a long history going back to 1916.

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After the War, Manston became a Transport Command staging post. Between 1950 and 1958, Manston was under the control of the USAAF. The 60s were dominated by aircraft using the Foam Landing system which became operational in 1964. Until it closed in 1999 RAF Manston remained an important front-line station with a long history going back to 1916.
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Joe Bamford joined the RAF as an assistant air traffic controller and served at Manston and Cyprus; he later set up 'The Salford Lancaster Memorial Appeal'. John Williams joined the Army and served for nine years with the Royal Ordinance Corps. Williams has been involved with a number of local history organisations, including the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Building at Manston. Peter Gallagher worked for British Telecom and was called up for National Service where he joined the Royal Signals Regiment in Germany.