Central Photographic Establishment

Central Photographic Establishment
Active15 August 1946 - 1 March 1950
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
Last baseBeggarsbush House, Benson

The Central Photographic Establishment (CPE) is a former Royal Air Force unit that dealt with Photographic reconnaissance after the Second World War. It started life as No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Wing RAF on 3 July 1943. The wing was upgraded to a group on 14 April 1944 as No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Group RAF under RAF Coastal Command then on 15 August 1946 it was upgraded again to the CPE.

History

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The CPE was formed on 15 August 1946 at Fifield House, Benson.[1]

History of No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Wing RAF

106 Wing was formed on 3 July 1943 at RAF Benson.[2]

History of No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Group RAF

106 Group was formed on 14 April 1944 at Fifield House, Benson.[3]

See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 90.
  2. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 320.
  3. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 176.

Bibliography

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  • Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). Royal Air Force flying training and support units. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 0-85130-252-1.
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