RAF Church Fenton [entry point]

RAF Church Fenton [entry point]

RAF Church Fenton was a Fighter Command station located 4 miles (7 kms) south-east of Tadcaster in North Yorkshire.

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Opened in 1937 RAF Church Fenton remained in Fighter Command throughout World War Two. Squadrons based there used Hurricanes, Spitfires, Mosquitos, Blenheims, Beaufighters, Typhoons and P-51 Mustangs. Post war Meteors were also based there. The station closed in 2013 and the site is now Leeds East Airport.

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