RAF Birch
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Royal Air Force Birch or more simply RAF Birch is a former Royal Air Force station in Essex, England. The airfield is located 2 mi (3.2 km) northeast of Tiptree; about 43 mi (69 km) northeast of London
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Quick Facts RAF Birch USAAF Station 149, Coordinates ...
RAF Birch USAAF Station 149 | |||||||||||
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Birch, Essex in England | |||||||||||
Coordinates | 51°50′33″N 000°46′50″E | ||||||||||
Type | Royal Air Force station | ||||||||||
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Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||||||
Operator | Royal Air Force United States Army Air Forces | ||||||||||
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Built | 1944 (1944) | ||||||||||
In use | 1944-1945 (1945) | ||||||||||
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Elevation | 42 metres (138 ft) AMSL | ||||||||||
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Opened in 1942, it was used by both the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces. During the war it was used primarily as a reserve transport airfield. It was closed after the war, in late 1945.
Today, the remains of the airfield are located on private property in agricultural use.