Two of Pembrokeshire's disused airfields – Brawdy and Templeton – were the first in Wales to be commemorated last week, with the unveiling of memorials to honour the area's important airfield history.

The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (ABCT) – Britain's, and almost certainly the world's, first national airfield charity – organised this event. It has now erected and unveiled 58 memorials across the UK.

"Britain's airfields are, and always will be, hugely important for every single one of us," said ABCT's founder, Kenneth Bannerman.

"These tremendously-popular places have saved the world and revolutionised everyday life for the betterment of all."

Brawdy is one of Wales's most famous airfields, active from World War Two and best remembered for its post-war military service. The Fleet Air Arm operated from here until the 1970s, when RAF fast jet trainers, plus search and rescue helicopters, subsequently maintained a major presence up until the mid 1990s. Today, the airfield is in Army hands as Cawdor Barracks.

Templeton was a World War Two satellite airfield for Haverfordwest, but has been, for many decades, an important Army training area and is popular for recreational activities.

The memorials were unveiled on the mornings of Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27.

Brawdy Airfield's memorial now stands at the entrance to Brawdy Business Park, while a similar stone dedicated to Templeton can be found close to the Thomas Chapel entrance on the south-east side of the airfield.

"Both ceremonies enjoyed good attendances and were clearly very well received by all concerned," said Mr Bannerman.

"These areas of Pembrokeshire have shown significant interest in this particular plan, and we are therefore pleased to be able to dedicate our latest memorials to these two airfields after all they have done for their country."

For more information, visit www.abct.org.uk