A unique original photographic archive documenting the major role this historic airfield played during the night of 5th June and the D-Day operation on 6th June 1944 and the bravery of the men who flew from here. They provide a rare insight into what took place prior to D-Day and the missions that took place after the invasion. All housed within part of the original 439th Troop Carrier Group HQ Officers’ Complex and original Nissen Hut.
Contacts
Operator: South West Airfields Heritage Trust
Address: Cherry Hayes Farm Slough Lane Smeatharpe Devon EX14 9RD
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
18 Apr-Oct Thu-Sun & BHol 1100-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Honiton / 9 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Plus see the pictures of the 'Real Band of Brothers'. Upottery was the departure field for the well known men of 'Easy Company’, 2nd Battalion the 506th PIR, who were famously featured in Stephen Spielberg's TV series.
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