Military Service to Receive Town's Top Honour
The Wisbech Town Council has agreed to bestow the Freedom of Wisbech on the 2620 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, based at RAF Marham, due to its connections with Fenland.
Cllr Garry Monger proposed the honour to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, stating it was an appropriate time to recognise the local RAF unit.
- The Royal Anglian Regiment, including the Wisbech detachment, had closed.
- The majority of the platoon joined the 2620 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force at RAF Marham.
Cllr Monger argued that the East Anglian units had a strong historical connection with the service in the Far East during World War II.
Author's summary: Wisbech honours 2620 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force.