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.
Central Photographic Establishment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 August 1946 - 1 March 1950 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Last base | Beggarsbush House, Benson |
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.