RAF Throwley
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Royal Air Force Throwley or more simply RAF Throwley is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) installation located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of Throwley, Kent and 7 miles (11 km) north of Ashford, Kent. The installation was also used by the Royal Flying Corps was previously called Throwley Aerodrome before being taken over the RAF during April 1918 and renamed to its current name.
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RAF Throwley | |||||||
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Near Throwley, Kent in England | |||||||
Coordinates | 51°14′52″N 000°51′07″E | ||||||
Type | Royal Air Force base | ||||||
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Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||
Operator | Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps | ||||||
Site history | |||||||
Built | 1917 (1917) | ||||||
In use | 1917-1919 (1919) | ||||||
Battles/wars | First World War | ||||||
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Elevation | 112 metres (367 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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