WM Walsh Surfacing Announces Relocation to Historic RAF Base in Tempsford

WM Walsh Surfacing is proud to announce the official relocation of its operations to The Hangar at the historic RAF site in Tempsford, Everton, Sandy, Bedfordshire. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

The new facility has been designed to support WM Walsh Surfacing’s expanding workforce, diversified capabilities, and enhanced capacity for processing and recycling excavated waste generated through collaborations with leading utility providers in the Southeast of England. The site incorporates bespoke recycling equipment alongside traditional recycling processes, all supported by CIWM (WAMITAB) certification and the expertise of the company’s workforce and leadership team.

This investment underlines the company’s mission of Sustainable Business Development & Growth, focusing on operational excellence, efficiency, and delivering superior outcomes for clients.

WM Walsh Surfacing expresses its sincere appreciation to all staff, partners, and suppliers who contributed to this transition and looks forward to sharing future developments as the company continues to expand and innovate.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF RAF TEMPSFORD

RAF Tempsford, located near the village of Tempsford in Bedfordshire, England, was one of the most Secret airfields of the Second World War.

RAF Tempsford became the base for the Royal Air Force's Special Duties Squadrons, notably No. 138 and No. 161 Squadrons. These units were tasked with dropping and retrieving Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents and supplies behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Europe. The operations were typically conducted during moonlit nights, earning the squadrons the moniker "moonlight squadrons." Aircraft such as the Handley Page Halifax, Westland Lysander, and Lockheed Hudson were employed for these missions.