Secret Wendover: Flying Aussies in Halefield
Most people in the area know the story of how Alfred de Rothschild loaned his Halton lands for the British Army in WWI, after which it progressed to the Royal…
Emergency Service & Military
RAF Halton redevelopment proposals – register your opinions by 4 March
Wendover and Halton residents have been given until 4 March to register their opinions on the latest proposals for the redevelopment of RAF Halton after the service leaves towards the…
Local WWII veteran honoured by France
Wendover resident David Morgan, who celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2023, was given a surprise award of the French Legion d’Honneur at the beginning of December. This recognises his…
Trenchard Museum needs local volunteers
Do you have an interest in local history and/or RAF history and a little spare time? The Trenchard Museum at RAF Halton is looking for volunteers to help out with…
RAF Halton Freedom of Buckinghamshire Parade – 25 June 2023
The parade starts at Wharf Road/Aylesbury Road roundabout from 10.50am, speeches on Manor Waste from 11am and finishes 11.40am. The High Street will be closed from 10am-12.30pm. Closures on Aylesbury…
Aylesbury Waterside supports Armed Forces Day – Saturday 24 June
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre continues to demonstrate strong support for Armed Forces Day with discounted and free tickets. The Bucks venue is proud to announce its unwavering commitment to Armed Forces Day, taking place…
Hercules bids farewell to Halton on 14 June
The RAF is retiring its Hercules C130 four-engined transport aircraft this year, after decades of service all over the world. As part of a series of farewell flypasts over different…
Red Arrows Flypast over Buckinghamshire – Saturday 10 June 2023
The iconic RAF Red Arrows are set to fly over Buckinghamshire this Saturday (June 10) as part of a flypast across eastern England. Click on the link for more details:…
Cavan, Soldier and Fox Hunter, by Local Author – Dr Mike Senior
Dr Mike Senior is now a familiar name on the pages of Wendover News. He is a military historian who now lives in Wendover, formerly The Lee. His expertise is…
Dambusters 80th anniversary marked with Halton flypast on 16 May 2023
Weather permitting, at around 18:18 on Tuesday evening Wendover and Halton residents will once again hear the unmistakable sound of the four Merlin engines of the RAF’s last remaining Avro…
