Central Photographic Establishment

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

History

The CPE was formed on 15 August 1946 at Fifield House, Benson.
History of No. 106 Wing RAF
106 Wing was formed on 3 July 1943 at RAF Benson.
History of No. 106 Group RAF
106 Group was formed on 14 April 1944 at Fifield House, Benson.