Clyffe Pypard
CLYFFE PYPARD: Military aerodrome
Military user: RAF Flying Training Command 50 Group
29 EFTS [Elementary Flying Training School] (DH Tiger Moths)
Location: 3.5nm S of Wootton Bassett
Period of operation: 1941 to 1947
Runways: N/S 1006 grass NE/SW 1061 grass
E/W 1219 grass NW/ES 960 grass
NOTES: Quite typically the only occurrence of note at many training aerodromes is a tragic accident. A very good friend brought this news to my attention. On the 2nd March 1943 a Tiger Moth landed on top of another Tiger Moth, (presumably about to take-off?), killing the British instructor and New Zealand student. They are buried in the local churchyard.
As pointed out elsewhere I am appalled by the attrition rate suffered by pilots, and aircrew, undertaking training. Why a major memorial has not been erected to reflect the ultimate price paid in Training Command, by so many, is I think a disgrace to our aviation heritage.
Denis Moore
This comment was written on: 2020-07-23 04:17:59Did 12 hours training early 1945.Enjoyed the flying and the enchanting countryside.
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