RAF Wittering

RAF Wittering is a Royal Air Force station near Stamford, Lincolnshire. Although this is the nearest town its runways cross the boundary between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Related Topics:
Royal Air Force - Stamford, Lincolnshire - Cambridgeshire - Northamptonshire

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Wittering's use as a military airfield dates back to 1916. The Central Flying School was at Wittering until 1935, when it became a fighter base.

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Although known as the 'Home of the Harrier', Wittering is currently home only to 20 Sqn, the Operational Conversion Unit for the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier. It is also home to a number of ground support units, including a bomb disposal squadron. This role will continue with the move of several support units to Wittering from RAF Stafford and elsewhere.

Related Topics:
20 Sqn - Operational Conversion Unit - Hawker-Siddeley Harrier - RAF Stafford

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