RAF St Eval was situated about nine miles from Newquay, along the rugged Cornish coastline, and became operational in 1939, with the arrival of 217 squadron which had Anson aircraft, and soon became the largest Coastal Command station.
It remained a busy station until its closure in 1959, with the Norman church of St Eval which was situated near the periphery of the airfield still dominating the coastline.
RAF St Eval would like to contact all ex-St Eval personnel, RAF, WAAF, WRAF and all ranks, including those on detachment, for membership, reunions and newsletters. Over 200 ex-personnel have already been in touch.
The next planned reunion is in Cambridge in October. We can also supply St Eval ties, caps etc.
For further information please phone the membership secretary, Graham, on (01179) 672547 or try our web site http://st-eval.co.uk
GJ HILL,
RAF St Eval Coastal Command Association,
Cornwall.
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