RAF Alness
Former Royal Air Force station in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Royal Air Force Alness, or more simply RAF Alness, is a former Royal Air Force station located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) southwest of Alness, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and 14.1 miles (22.7 km) north of Inverness, Inverness-shire.
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RAF Alness | |
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Alness, Ross and Cromarty in Scotland | |
Coordinates | 57°40′54″N 004°15′46″W |
Site information | |
Owner | Air Ministry |
Operator | Royal Air Force |
Controlled by | RAF Coastal Command |
Site history | |
Built | 1920 (1920) |
In use | 1920-1986 (1986) |
Battles/wars | European theatre of World War II Cold War |
Airfield information | |
Elevation | 4 metres (13 ft) AMSL |
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