New Forest WW2 Airfield Series: RAF Lymington

Uncover the remarkable story of RAF Lymington – a temporary wartime airfield that became home to the USAAF for just three pivotal months during World War II.

In this engaging talk, Marc Heighway traces the journey of the American airmen from their departure in New York to combat missions flown from the fields of Lymington.

With rare photographs and gripping tales of bravery, hear how P-47 Thunderbolt pilots launched from this rural corner of the New Forest to support the D-Day invasion.

A powerful and little-known chapter of local history brought vividly to life.