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RAF Biggin Hill

Rob Quinn focuses on RAF Biggin Hill, a historic environment, including the vital role it played in the defence of Britain in the Second World War

Source A Testing an aircraft early warning device at Biggin Hill
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Eduqas Component 2G The development of warfare in Britain, c.500 to the present day

During the First World War, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) established temporary aerodromes using canvas hangars and wooden Nissen huts, built around an L-shaped runway that allowed pilots to approach from different directions.

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