RAF Pucklechurch | |
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Located near Pucklechurch in Gloucestershire | |
Coordinates | 51°28′52″N 2°26′10″W / 51.4811°N 2.4361°W |
Type | Balloon Centre |
Site information | |
Owner | Air Ministry |
Controlled by | Royal Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1939 |
In use | 1939-1959 |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | RAF 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.