Spaunton Ranges These are mentioned a few times in the war diaries, 24th Lancers and various others, albeit I haven't yet seen much otherwise about them. A place for some links and other info etc. Links... Spaunton - Wikipedia http://ww2talk.com/index.php?search/10237241/&q=Spaunton&o=relevance Spaunton moor - Google Search The work that is preserving Spaunton Moor for future generations On UK Schools of Artillery and Ranges... Gunners in Normandy Search | Imperial War Museums
Events re. Spaunton... 1st February 1943 - see Gunners in Normandy August 1943 - 23rd Hussars 1-10 Firing at Riccal Bridge and Spaunton. 3RTR July 1944 War diary and my Grandad’s curious medal award For August 1943 the 24th L Wardiary also has "normal training in Gunnery, including firing on Riccal Bridge, Spaunton and Hornsea Ranges, by all Squadrons continued throughout the period. In addition to this, special training on the Assault Course, on Scramble Nets and training in swimming was carried out." 7d10m1943 Lancaster DS724. 12d10m1943 ‘A’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges. 13d10m1943 ‘B’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges. 14d10m1943 ‘C’ Sqn - 24th Lancers fired at Spaunton ranges. 14d12m1943 Spaunton - ‘C’ Sqn - 24th Lancers - on the ranges. 15d12m1943 Spaunton - ‘B’ Sqn - 24th Lancers - on the ranges. 12d1m1944 War Diary: 1st Armoured Battalion COLDSTREAM GUARDS, Jan 1944 - Dec 1944