RAF North Weald [entry point]

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RAF North Weald [entry point]

Description

RAF North Weald is located in Essex, 2 miles (4 kms) north-east of Epping.

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The station was opened in 1916. The station was in Fighter Command throughout World War Two and in 1940 it played a major frontline role during the Battle of Britain. Many foreign nationals served at the station including Americans, Poles, Czechs and Norwegians. Hurricanes and Spitfires were the most common aircraft used at the station.

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Contributor

Nigel Moore

Citation

“RAF North Weald [entry point],” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed August 24, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/21836.

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