Greenham Control Tower

We had a visit from Luke Simkins who was stationed at RAF Greenham Common between 1979 and 1982. He shared these great photos of a CND march going past his barracks which were adjacent to the Blue Gate #rafgreenhamcommon #coldwar #localhistory #military #raf #cnd #protest

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. #rememberanceday #military #raf #usaf #heritage #localhistory #greenham #newbury #westberkshire

Due to popular demand we have added an extra date to our guided walking tour! The last tour of the year will take place on Saturday November 23rd, booking via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/air-base-her… #coldwar #localhistory #heritage #military #raf #usaf #events #Greenham #Newbury

Looking back to when #USAF airmen marched at Remembrance Days in #Newbury. Airmen from #Greenham Common march in Nov 1981: #RemembranceSunday

A look back athe 501st Tactical Missile Wing at #RAF Greenham Common in the #ColdWar. @GreenhamTower @ColdWarPod @thatchamhistory More history at:greenhamcommon.org.uk

Did you know you can arrange tours for youth groups such as scouts and guides outside of our regular opening times? Email info@greenhamtower.org.uk for more details! #youthclub #youthgroup #educationalvisits #cubs #scouts #brownies #guides #greenham #thatcham #newbury #westberks

Greenham Control Tower in 1988 at RAF Greenham Common, with a Soviet Il-62 jetliner on an INF missile inspection visit. Picture courtesy of @greenhamskies #coldwar #military #raf #localhistory #heritage #jetliner #soviet #nuclear #greenhamconmon #newbury #westberks

Saturday 2nd November come along to our free kids event! We are running a glow in the dark plane hunt at the tower. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, please email info@greenhamtower.org.uk to book your free place #freeevents #kidsevents #halfterm #westberks

Have you been to see our current exhibition yet? It’s selection of fantastic prints from members of @newburyphotoclub We are open Weds-Sun every week and we are free to enter! Great way to spend a rainy afternoon! #daysout #freeevents #exhibition #photography #newbury #westberks

In September 1981, 36 women chained themselves to the RAF #Greenham Common base fence in protest against the Americans holding cruise missiles on common land This was the start of the #GreenhamCommon Women's Peace Camp. Find out more about it here 👉 buff.ly/3kKZsx9

A spitfire on display at the 1983 International Air Tattoo held at RAF Greenham Common. Picture courtesy of @greenhamskies #spitfire #airtattoo #raf #militaryhistory #heritage #localhistory #greenham #newbury #westberks

Gorgeous misty morning shot of the tower taken by our talented volunteer Steve Gouldstone #misty #moody #autumnalvibes #controltower #greenham #greenhamcommon #newbury #westberks

One of our amazing volunteers, Len Webb has produced this incredible diorama of Horsa Gliders landing in Normandy on D Day. Come and have a look at the stunning detail Len has incorporated into this dramatic scene #ww2 #dday #horsaglider #model #history #heritage #military

This week we remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. Operation Market Garden took place between the 17th and 25th Sept 1944. Troops from the 101st Airbourne and 90 aircraft took part from Greenham Common (Image courtesy of Imperial War Museum) #ww2 #localhistory

We are pleased to be hosting the @newburyphotoclub 2024 exhibition in our Tower Gallery room. This is a wonderful collection of prints by the talented group members. Free entry as always, every Wednesday to Sunday #photography #exhibition #art #events #daysout #newbury #westberks

It’s nearly time for our Decontamination Suite tours on Sunday 15th September! If you have a ticket and can no longer attend, please email info@greenhamtower.org.uk as we have a waiting list #heritageopendays #coldwar #military #localhistory #events #greenham #newbury #westberks

Remembering D Day when serving USAF military from RAF Welford attended to pay their respects. Reggie was an honorary airman for the day and nearly went home with them! #usaf #military #servicedog #raf #dday #ww2 #memorial #greenhamcommon #newbury #westberks

40 years ago, the Olympics were held in Los Angeles. This patch was made up unofficially by the Greenham Common airmen at the time! Picture courtesy of @greenhamskies #OlympicGames #localhistory #heritage #military #USAF #coldwar #greenham #newbury #westberks

We have a guided tour this Saturday (7th Sept) and there are a few tickets left! Get yours here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/air-base-her… #localhistory #heritage #military #coldwar #events #daysout #greenham #thatcham #newbury #westberks

In August 1981, the Greenham Women marched 113 miles from Cardiff to Greenham Common in Berkshire, angered by the decision to site US cruise missiles on UK common land. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/3T2D5ph #GreenhamMarch