Central Photographic Establishment

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Central Photographic Establishment
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg
Active15 August 1946 - 1 March 1950
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
BranchEnsign of the Royal Air Force.svg  Royal Air Force
Last baseBeggarsbush House, Benson

The Central Photographic Establishment (CPE) is a former Royal Air Force unit that dealt with Photographic reconnaissance after the Second World War. It started life as No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Wing RAF on 3 July 1943. The wing was upgraded to a group on 14 April 1944 as No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Group RAF under RAF Coastal Command then on 15 August 1946 it was upgraded again to the CPE.

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History

The CPE was formed on 15 August 1946 at Fifield House, Benson. [1]

History of No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Wing RAF

106 Wing was formed on 3 July 1943 at RAF Benson. [2]

History of No. 106 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Group RAF

106 Group was formed on 14 April 1944 at Fifield House, Benson. [3]

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