The country park used to be the site of a First World war and then Battle of Britain airfield called RAF Hornchurch. There are a number of physical reminders of the war including defensive bunkers and gun emplacements. The airfield was attacked 20 times by German aircraft and there was numerous casualties not only of pilots in combat but also of ground crew.
We had hoped to also see the RAF planes flying overhead to the VE Day celebrations outside Buckingham Place but the weather was mostly cloudy and a little wet so missed seeing this.
The Country Park route was on the OS website and we extended the walk to visit the nearby 18th century House, Rainham Hall. Which also had lots of history, as well as lovely gardens.
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