Plaque

RAF Linguists - Kidbrooke

Erection date: 2008

Inscription

Rafling Association, JSSL. Between 1949 and 1953 the Joint Services School for Linguists was located at RAF Kidbrooke. Here linguists were trained for covert work, their vigilance contributing greatly to national security.
The Royal Air Force Linguists Association
2008

Site: RAF Linguists - Kidbrooke (1 memorial)

SE3, Kidbrooke Park Road, Thomas Tallis School

The plaque is at the far end of the school bike park and playground, which is why our picture is not as sharp as we would like.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Joint Services School for Linguists (JSSL)

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