Two of Pembrokeshire’s disused airfields are to be properly commemorated on Friday and Saturday with the unveiling and publicising of memorials to honour the area’s important airfield history.

The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (ABCT) - Britain’s, and almost certainly the world’s, first national airfield charity - is organising this event, after having to date already erected and unveiled 56 memorials across the UK. Our airfields are Britain’s unquestioned top physical assets, both militarily and socially, and ABCT is therefore pleased to honour the following airfields:

Brawdy - One of Wales’ most famous airfields, active from World War Two and best remembered for its post-war military service. The Fleet Air Arm operated from here until the 1970s, when RAF fast jet trainers plus Search and Rescue helicopters subsequently maintained a major presence up to the mid-1990s. Today, the airfield is in Army hands as Cawdor Barracks, but continues to dominate the surrounding area.

Templeton - World War Two satellite airfield for Haverfordwest, but now for many decades a most important Army training area. Recreational activities also play a very significant part in ensuring this historic site continues to be highly relevant.

Kenneth Bannerman, ABCT’s founder and leader, said: “Britain’s airfields are and always will be hugely important for every single one of us. These tremendously popular places have saved the world and revolutionised everyday life for the betterment of all. These areas of Pembrokeshire have shown significant interest in this particular plan and we are therefore pleased to be able to dedicate our latest memorials to these two airfields after all they have done for their country.”

Event details as follows: Brawdy Airfield - Friday, 11 am, east of St. Davids, off A487 road to south-west of airfield, by entrance to Brawdy Business Park.

Templeton Airfield - Saturday, 11 am, east of Haverfordwest and south-west of village off A478 road, by Thomas Chapel entrance on south-east side of airfield.