Commemoration
Plaques celebrating Camp Griffiss are erected to commemorate 50th anniversary of D-Day.
Army Base
Army Base timeline
Camp closed
All buildings are pulled down. US flag lowered for the last time on October 1.
Leaving Bushy Park
LCHS leaves Bushy Park and demolition of the camp buildings begins.
Home to schools
The site becomes home to junior and high schools for US military dependents, most notably the London Central High School (LCHS).
USAF transfers to Ruislip
USAF holds a farewell dance before transferring to Ruislip. They leave behind a small group of troops, including USAF police and a weather squadron, for ongoing operations.
USAF returns
USAF returns to Bushy Park for the Berlin Airlift.
Temporary social housing
The buildings at Camp Griffiss act as temporary social housing for those left homeless by war.
RAF base
Following successful liberation of Europe, Camp Griffiss is used as a base by the RAF.
8AF moves to High Wycombe
Camp Griffiss now serves as base for USSTAF (US Strategic Air Forces in Europe) and SHAEF (Supreme HQ Allied Expeditionary Force). The Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band plays at Camp Griffiss. At Bushy Park, General Eisenhower leads planning for Operation Overlord (the codename for the D-Day landings in…
American boxer Joe Lewis visits
Professional boxer Joe Lewis visits Camp Griffiss, and takes part in an exhibition bout with Corporal Tommy Thompson. 8AF hosts a Christmas party for local school children.