Metz, France
Deployment of Detachment A to RAF Lakenheath
April 1956 - June 1956
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Travel Orders for Department of Air Force Civilians to Lakenheath, page 1 of 2 - 1 May 1956
Courtesy Martin Shough
Travel Orders for Department of Air Force Civilians to Lakenheath, page 2 of 2 - 1 May 1956
Courtesy Martin Shough
C-124 Globemaster transport aircraft were used to move disassembled U-2s - May 1956
The wings and fuselage were mounted on wheel carts, and covered for extra security.
Courtesy Chris Pocock
C-124 Globemaster transport aircraft were used to move disassembled U-2s - May 1956
Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer
Map showing location of Lakenheath in relation to London - May 1956
Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer
Map showing location of Lakenheath in relation to Mildenhall - May 1956
Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer
Assorted detail pertaining to the deployment of Det A to the UK - April 1956
Courtesy As Indicated
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