The USAF in Britain - The 'American Airman' - 1950's and Beyond.

The United States Air Force was founded in 1947.
This video is a tribute to the Men and Women of the USAF in those early years and in particular to those Stationed in the United Kingdom.
Photo Credits: My photographs are supplemented by images from Wing and Squadron Yearbooks of the period. In addition, I have included a number of sourced photographs and credited the originator where known and denoted (s/p) on the images where the contributor is not known. I do not claim ownership of said images and no infringement of of personal copyright is intended by their use. With thanks to Bentwaters Cold War Museum (BCWM) and the Public Domain Archive.
Music Score: The music, 'American Airman' is performed by the USAF 'Rock Band' - MAX IMPACT.
(Note: Some of the image transitions are a little fast so as to fit the music score).

[@garynewton7478]

My father was here in the 1950's and again in the 1980's he married a English lass from Manchester i myself was born at RAF Burtonwood my dad retired in 1976 as a master sergeant we lost dad last year be was buried with full military honours thanks to RAF Lakenheath sending the guys to do the honours they in the town he called had never seen anything like this the father said to me he was really moved by it all as were me and the family he served his country with pride RIP dad x

[@Chelveston78]

Thank you for your comment. A fine tribute to your late Father. I wish you all the best...

[@garynewton7478]

I did forget to tell you that my late mum and dad are buried together in a beautiful cemetery 🪦 at a place in Scotland called Fort Augustus truly the most lovely place for both of them miss them both xx

[@Chelveston78]

A fitting postscript to your original message. May they Rest in Peace. @@garynewton7478

[@garynewton7478]

Thank you for that 🙏

[@JohnnieStewart-vh9oc]

My great grandfather was an American airman who married an English women in Burtonwood! It's a very American town

[@garynewton7478]

Better late than never my returned to the he UK servicing 5yrs at RAF Bentwaters in 1968 before returning to California his home state finishing his career at Mather AFB which in turn was an hours drive from where he was born

[@willmears1111]

Many bases missing from that era. My family was at RAF Burderop Park. Many of the photos in other videos.

[@Chelveston78]

Thank you for your comments. I'd never heard of RAF Burderop Park - 7505th USAF Hospital before your post. It only highlights the enormous USAF build up in Britain during the 'Cold War' at Bases such as RAF's Bovingdon, East Kirkby, Little Rissington (Hospital), Manston, Shepherds Grove, South Ruislip to name but a few and today, many will not be aware of the USAF presence at such places - as I wasn't with Burderop Park. I'm grateful for the information.