Market Harborough Historical Society December Meeting

The Market Harborough Historical Society welcomes local historian Kevin Dopson as their December speaker.

Kevin will be speaking about the History of Desborough Airfield.

Desborough Airfield is five miles from Market Harborough; it is actually in the parishes of Wilbarston and Stoke Albany. This is an opportunity to hear about the vital part the area played in the night time bombing campaign of the Second World War. It is fitting that in this 80th anniversary year of VE day we should remember, the often-overlooked, aircrew of RAF Bomber Command. Kevin’s presentation covers the development of the airfield and living accommodation, the activities that took place there, accidents that occurred and subsequent uses since the war.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 10th, at the Market Harborough Methodist Church Hall, Northampton Road at 7.30.pm. For new members and visitors please note there is a car park directly opposite the church. There is also a charge of £3 for non-members plus a £1 entry fee for all. Further details can be found on the Historical Society website, www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org