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North
Weald Airfield
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The Airfield was established as a military airbase during the
First World War. It continued to be used as a military base
between the wars and was an important Royal Air Force base in
the Second World War.
The airfield gained prominence during this time as an important
base in the air defence of the United Kingdom. |
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of fighter aircraft after the Second World War, in particular the
advent of the 'Jet' age, meant that the facilities required could
not be provided at North Weald.
The Royal Air Force withdrew from active use of the airfield in the
1950's and the airfield became surplus to Ministry of Defence (MoD)
operational requirements in the 1970's, however the Airfield is still
extremely active and is an important and historic feature within the
Parish. |  | |
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