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RAF Station Kirknewton, Scotland and the U.S. Air Force Security Service (USAFSS) 1952-1966
6952nd Security Group and the 7535th Air Base Squadron (formerly 6952nd Radio Squadron Mobile) (originated as the 37th Radio Squadron Mobile)
This website is www.hhpages.com/rafk
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DIRECTORY (Click on the following)
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Status of the Website
The domain name “rafkirknewton.com” is no longer associated with this website. This is the last update as it has outlived its purpose. While there will be no more updates the websiie will be online until October 2027.
This website covers 14 years during the Cold War the U.S. Air Force occupied RAF Station Kirknewton, Scotland. Duncan Kirkley started it in 1998 as a vehicle to bring former airmen together to share memories and generate enthusiasm for reunio6s. I inherited the website in 2000 and it has been a labor of love for the past 26 years. Over the years 850 found us and another 1,000 were added from old orders. The majority of members are deceased or in the 80’s and 90’s. I turn 90 next week.
There is an interactive website for members only on www.spokt.com. If you served at Kirknewton and would like memgership send me an email. Then watch for an email to join from spokt.com.
US Air Force Duty at RAF Station Kirknewton The tour of duty was three years for single and married personnel accompanied by family. More than 2000 airmen served at RAF Station Kirknewton 1952 through 1966. Around 1900 names can be viewed by clicking on Alumni list in the Directory on the left.
Not much exists today of the old RAF Station Kirknewton site. The upper site has been demolished and is high-end expensive homes. The buildings utilized by the USAF at the lower site by the airfield have been demolished except for two early era airplane hangars. The runways still exist and are utilized by the RAF 661st Volunteer Glider Squadron (VGS). The 661st resides in temporary administrative buildings and utilize one of the hangars to house the gliders. The other hangar is utilized by local residents for private airplanes.
A reunion of former USAF members that served at RAF Station Kirknewton was held in Edinburgh, Scotland September 18-23, 2013. The 661st VGS hosted the group for a luncheon and presentation on their glider activities. Fred Crawford (1963-1965) then gave a presentation on the USAF years followed by a collection of old base photo’s. These can be accessed by clicking on the entries in the directory on the left.
Harry Hathhorn, Webmaster US Air Force (Oct 1954 - Dec 1958) RAF Station Kirknewton, Scotland (Aug 1955 - Nov 1957) harryhat2@msn.com |