While it is now the site of HM Prison Kirkham, a category D men’s prison, it was once used as an RAF base. It was built by George Wimpey and construction on the site began in 1939 before the 1940 opening date. It was primarily used as a training camp for tens of thousands of RAF tradesmen and women. In November 1941 Kirkham became the main armament training centre for the RAF, with different trades and courses on equipment and weapons. From May to December 1945 Kirkham became a demobilisation centre and trained RAF boy entrants until December 1957 when it closed as an RAF base.
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NORTHWICH Victoria will be back on the pitch sooner than expected. Despite their North West Counties League season being curtailed, Steve Wilkes side will be in action next month having been invited to take part in the Heys Invitational Tournament. From April 17, 16 teams will compete in groups of four at four different locations, with Vics in Group Two alongside Padiham, Chadderton and hosts Prestwich Heys. Group One will be hosted by Squires Gate and also features AFC Blackpool, Charnock Richard and Garstang while Group Three contains Ashton Town, Pilkington, St Helens Town and hosts Longridge Town. The final group – Group Four – is hosted by Bootle, who will face Lower Breck, AFC Liverpool and Litherland REMYCA.
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