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RAF Swingfield

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Airport type
  
Military

In use
  
1917-1945

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Year built
  
1916

Location
  
Wootton, Kent

Elevation AMSL
  
458 ft / 140 m

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Operator
  
Royal Air Force

RAF Swingfield

RAF Swingfield is a former Royal Air Force station located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north west of Dover, Kent and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Aylesham, Kent. The airfield was operational between February 1917 and 28 April 1945.

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History

The airfield was used by both the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force opening during February 1917 and closing on 28 April 1945.

Based units

  • No. 119 Squadron RAF.
  • 819 Naval Air Squadron.
  • References

    RAF Swingfield Wikipedia