RAF Pucklechurch

RAF Pucklechurch
Located near Pucklechurch in Gloucestershire
RAF Pucklechurch is located in Gloucestershire
RAF Pucklechurch
RAF Pucklechurch
Coordinates51°28′52″N 2°26′10″W / 51.4811°N 2.4361°W / 51.4811; -2.4361
TypeBalloon Centre
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
Controlled byRoyal Air Force
Site history
Built1939 (1939)
In use1939-1959
Garrison information
GarrisonRAF Balloon Command
RAF Maintenance Command

RAF Pucklechurch was a Royal Air Force site in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire from 9 August 1939 until 31 December 1959. It became known as RAF Pucklechurch on 16 June 1952. It was transferred to HM Prison Service in September 1962 and became Pucklechurch Remand Centre.