RAF Pucklechurch

RAF Pucklechurch
Located near Pucklechurch in Gloucestershire
Site information
TypeBalloon Centre
OwnerAir Ministry
Controlled byRoyal Air Force
Location
RAF Pucklechurch
Shown within Gloucestershire
Coordinates51°28′52″N 2°26′10″W / 51.4811°N 2.4361°W / 51.4811; -2.4361
Site history
Built1939 (1939)
In use1939-1959
Garrison information
GarrisonRAF Balloon Command
RAF Maintenance Command

RAF Pucklechurch was a Royal Air Force site in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire from 9 August 1939 until 31 December 1959. It became known as RAF Pucklechurch on 16 June 1952. It was transferred to HM Prison Service in September 1962 and became Pucklechurch Remand Centre.