Woodbridge American High School, England. The Final Chapter (RAF Woodbridge) | Education Video by World of Military

<p>In 1972, construction began on Woodbrige American High School and classes began in 1973. With the arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt II in USAFE in 1979, </p><p><br></p><p>Royal Air Force Woodbridge, or more simply RAF Woodbridge, is a former Royal Air Force station located east of Woodbridge in the county of Suffolk, England.</p><p>Constructed in 1943 as a RAF military airfield during the Second World War to assist damaged aircraft to land on their return from raids over Germany it was later used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War, being the primary home for the 79th and 78th Tactical Fighter Squadrons and squadrons of the 81st Fighter Wing under various designations until 1993. For many years, the 81st also operated from nearby RAF Bentwaters, with Bentwaters and Woodbridge being known as the "Twin Bases".</p><p>Since 2006, it has been known as MOD Woodbridge, incorporating Woodbridge Airfield and Rock Barracks. Woodbridge Airfield is used by Army Air Corps aircraft for training and Rock Barracks are home to the newly formed 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) of the Royal Engineers.</p><p><br></p><p>Current use</p><p>On 1 September 2006, RAF Woodbridge became Mini