Central Photographic Establishment
Central Photographic Establishment | |
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| Active | 15 August 1946 - 1 March 1950 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Last base | Beggarsbush 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
[edit]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
[edit]- RAF Medmenham, the main interpretation centre for photographic reconnaissance operations
- List of Royal Air Force units & establishments
References
[edit]Citations
[edit]- ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 90.
- ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 320.
- ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 176.
Bibliography
[edit]- 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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