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695 2nd Security Group USAFSS - RAF Kirknewton

 
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:23 pm    Post subject: 695 2nd Security Group USAFSS - RAF Kirknewton Reply with quote

695 2nd Security Group United States Air Force Support Squadron - RAF Kirknewton memorial benches
Location: Each side of the Scots-American Memorial, West Princes Street Gardens
OS Ref: NT 251 739

The United States Air Force was stationed at RAF Kirknewton outside Edinburgh between 1952 and 1966.

They left two benches in Edinburgh near the Scots-American memorial. One was placed there in 1962 during their stay and the second was when they were leaving.









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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RAF Kirknewton was used as a Listening Station by the USAF in the period 1952-66. It is currently used by gliders.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One of these was already posted here http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=3626&highlight=kirknewton

Perhaps the threads should be merged?

I see that the benches have had a coat of paint
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paul

I think they can stay seperate. I was going to do that but decided to put them together.

I see the bench has moved position slightly farther away from the memorial. Perhaps the Council were unaware of its original position when it retuned from its repaint?

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