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arrived. On 3 December 350 Squadron departed, followed by 610 Squadron the next day and 41 Squadron the day after that. Lympne was then downgraded to Emergency Landing Ground status. Consideration was given to building four runways at Lympne, with the longest being 6,000 ft (1,800 m) long,
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Squadron AuxAF held its annual camp at Lympne, followed by 601 (County of London) Squadron AuxAF from 29 July to 12 August. In August 1935, 601 (County of London) Squadron AuxAF held its annual camp at Lympne. The squadron having converted from a bomber squadron to a fighter squadron earlier in the
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was being used as an officers mess and No. 1 Advanced School of Air Gunnery operated from Lympne during January and February 1917. In January 1917 it was designated as No. 8 Aircraft Acceptance Park for delivery of aircraft to, and reception from,
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Work began on creating a landing ground at Folks Wood, Lympne in the autumn of 1915. This site soon proved unsuitable and another site was sought. Lympne was established in March 1916 as an Emergency Landing Ground for the
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on 4 July. These squadrons were all equipped with Spitfires. Also on 4 July 127 Squadron departed. On 11 July 310, 313 and 313 Squadrons departed. They were replaced by 1 Squadron, which was now equipped with Spitfires,
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on 6 April, equipped with Spitfires. On 2 May 453 squadron departed, followed by 451 Squadron the following day. The detachment from 567 Squadron departed in June. On 1 January 1946, RAF Lympne was handed over to the
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Lympne was a satellite airfield for the stations of 11 Group, being used as a forward stage for flights and not the base for any squadron. On 15 August 1940 during the Battle of Britain, Lympne was bombed by
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as an acceptance point for aircraft being delivered to, and returned from, France. It was later designated as a "First Class Landing Ground". In 1919, the airfield was turned over to civil use as
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aircraft. On 12 July 1938, 34 Squadron departed Lympne followed by 21 Squadron departing on 15 August. Lympne was placed under "Care and Maintenance" in October 1938, becoming a
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also arrived that month, also equipped with Typhoons. The detachment remained at Lympne until May. In June, the detachment from 137 Squadron ended. On 18 August,
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moved in, equipped with Spitfires. Both squadrons departed on 12 July, but 133 Squadron returned on 17 August for five days. On 14 August, Spitfire-equipped
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AuxAF began its annual camp at Lympne. In August 1933, No. 601 (County of London) Squadron again held its annual camp at Lympne. They were visited by the
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On 3 June, 16 Squadron left Lympne, followed by 2 and 26 Squadrons on 8 June, at which date Lympne ceased to be the HQ of 51 Wing. During the
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moved in, equipped with Spitfires. Additional dispersals and fighter pens were built and three new blister hangars were built during 1941.
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were destroyed in the fire. Lympne was evacuated and only available as an Emergency Landing Ground until mid-September, when a flight of
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Belgian ground crew refuelling Supermarine Spitfire Mark XIVE, RM764 'MN-M', of No. 350 (Belgian) Squadron RAF at Lympne, Kent
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could not justify keeping the two bases open following the end of the war; Hawkinge was the one retained. In August 1919, the
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In 1940, it was taken over by the Royal Air Force, becoming RAF Lympne once again. Lympne was heavily bombed during the
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were based at Lympne from March 1942 to February 1944 to counter the thread posed by the Luftwaffe's newly introduced
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on 5 April, which was the day 186 Squadron departed. At some point after 2 April 137 Squadron departed. On 15 May,
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but it was noted that serious demolition work would be required and a number of roads would need to be closed.
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In January 1944, 609 squadron was re-equipped with Typhoons. On 15 February, 1 Squadron departed. On 1 March,
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move in, equipped with Typhoons, staying until 14 December. 609 squadron operated missions in preparation for
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in a daring kidnap plot. A man by the name of Kiroff had given information to the British Military AttachΓ© in
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bomber aircraft, departing on 1 April. The Day and Night Bombing Observation School was formed here in May.
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had been damaged in gales. In October 1936, Lympne was again taken over by the RAF, becoming a base within
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were erected to enable aircraft assembly. A variety of aircraft were passed through Lympne including
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landed at Lympne following battle damage which included the complete loss of its port outer engine.
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on 26 Marchβ€”Both squadrons departed on 3 July. On 17 July No. 120 Squadron returned and flew
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who dropped 19 bombs on the airfield. In August 1917 questions were asked in Parliament by
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The Military Airfields of Britain. Southern England: Kent, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex
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allowed delivery of aircraft for final assembly at Lympne and three pairs of permanent
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on 29 September. The next day, 130 Squadron departed. In November, a detachment from
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was encountered, first she lost her port inner engine and the pilot set course for
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In 1941, Lympne was to be the destination for the landing of an aircraft carrying
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about the lack of leave for RFC Lympne pilots who had not had any in over a year.
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year. From 2 to 16 August 1936, 601 Squadron held their annual camp at Lympne.
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was officially written off on 15 November 1941 and scrapped in September 1942.
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near Portsmouth. On 1 July 1939, Lympne was taken over by the Fleet Air Arm,
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arrived, equipped with Spitfire XIVs. They were followed on 12 September by
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Between the wars, the airport was used for annual camps by squadrons of the
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moved in, equipped with Spitfires. The squadron left Lympne on 11 October.
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arrived, departing the following month. This was followed by the arrival
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stated that the pilots would be allowed leave when conditions allowed.
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before the aircraft landed, with one of them being injured on landing.
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crash landed at Lympne following battle damage sustained in a raid on
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aircraft. The Lysanders or 16 Squadron and 26 Squadron were used on
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missions, in support of the remaining British troops following the
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in June, but it was decided to cannibalise her to repair G-ADSU
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Royal Air Force stations of World War II in the United Kingdom
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Administration School. In May 1939, Lympne was transferred to
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In 1918 Lympne was a First Class Landing Ground and used by
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of 137 Squadron were at Lympne for anti-shipping duties.
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moved in. Nos 2, 16 and 26 Squadrons were equipped with
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as an outstation for the Air Mechanics School based at
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Flying Officer of No. 350 (Belgian) Squadron, c. 1944
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moved in, equipped with Typhoons. A detachment from
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"Bombing Raids" On London". 1695:"No. 601 (County of London) (Bomber) Squadron" 2912: 2386: 2165: 1723: 1705: 1211:The following units were here at some point: 2130: 1923: 1819: 1789: 1771: 1687: 1645: 1010:arrived. On 3 July, Lympne became the HQ of 2311:(Salamander ed.). Hamlyn. p. 56. 2115: 1837: 1763:"London Airmen in Camp. New Fighter Unit". 1756: 1741: 1627: 560:No. 50 Squadron RFC (Home Defence Squadron) 2919: 2905: 2393: 2379: 1982: 1408:No. 4016 Anti-Aircraft Flight RAF Regiment 1403:No. 4006 Anti-Aircraft Flight RAF Regiment 1087: 1084:once more, serving until closure in 1984. 409:satellite station in Kent used during the 2081: 2047: 1153:which had been damaged in an accident at 2287: 1475: 1091: 981: 757:In September 1939, the base was renamed 743: 2306: 2249: 2226:Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust 2208: 2075: 2041: 2022: 2010: 1976: 1948:"11 Group Stations of the the [ 1917: 1871: 1669: 1598: 1586: 1565: 1421:List of former Royal Air Force stations 1129:, France. The intended destination was 547:arrived on 24 August equipped with the 358:1,372 metres (4,501 ft) Grass 3851: 2764:Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment 2350:Shore Establishments of the Royal Navy 2347: 2254:. Stroud: Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd. 1940: 1900: 1852:Fleet Air Arm Bases 1939 - present day 1604: 933:moved in, both in preparation for the 564:No. 120 Squadron RFC (Bomber Squadron) 484:(RFC) home defence fighters defending 2900: 2687:List of equipment of the RAF Regiment 2374: 2268: 2109: 1888: 1813: 1681: 1653:"The Folkestone-Cologne Mail Service" 1553: 1492: 1452:in an abortive attempt to make peace. 3864:Royal Flying Corps airfields in Kent 2881: 2214: 1119:British Overseas Airways Corporation 524:On 25 May 1917 Lympne was bombed by 462:for bombers returning from raids in 2588:Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service 2400: 2328: 2273:. Ramsbury: The Crowood Press Ltd. 2180: 1958:. Royal Air Force. 16 February 2005 1731:"Cinque Ports Flying Club (Lympne)" 1610: 1504: 1334:No. 51 (Army Co-operation) Wing RAF 960:, participating in attacks against 739: 637:No. 601 (County of London) Squadron 620: 13: 3645:Crimond/Rattray/Rattray Head (HMS 2828:Combined Cadet Force (RAF section) 1956:The Battle of Britain History Site 1339:No. 134 (Czech) (Fighter) Wing RAF 880:that he was the brother-in-law of 659:In November, it was reported that 474: 99: 14: 3890: 3331:(1939–1940, 1945–1948, 1950–1958) 2252:Lympne Airport in old photographs 2171: 1133:. Approaching the English coast, 1063:In March 1945, a detachment from 647:. The squadron was equipped with 566:was formed at Lympne. On 1 March 454:involving the defection of pilot 3869:Royal Air Force stations in Kent 3859:Buildings and structures in Kent 2938: 2928: 2880: 2744:Assistant Chief of the Air Staff 1207:Squadrons and units using Lympne 538:Under-Secretary of State for War 521:and Handley Page O/400 bombers. 384: 314:European theatre of World War II 98: 91: 75: 51: 46: 3879:Royal Navy shore establishments 2838:RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine 2718:List of serving senior officers 2243: 2172:Hooks, Mike. "Civvies at War". 1613:"The Great Folkestone Air Raid" 1438: 585:arrived followed by a cadre of 417:. It was opened in 1916 by the 1389:No. 2847 Squadron RAF Regiment 1384:No. 2827 Squadron RAF Regiment 1379:No. 2813 Squadron RAF Regiment 1374:No. 2806 Squadron RAF Regiment 1369:No. 2763 Squadron RAF Regiment 1364:No. 2742 Squadron RAF Regiment 1359:No. 2707 Squadron RAF Regiment 1006:the following day. On 1 July, 833:fighters was based at Lympne. 718:Royal Naval Air Station Lympne 1: 2974:(1956–1958, 1960–1961, 1972–) 2055:"History of No. 609 Squadron" 1426: 1200:United States Army Air Forces 749:Supermarine Spitfire F Mk XIV 551:and departed on 9 September. 2292:. UK: Ian Allan Publishing. 2290:RAF Airfields of World War 2 1779:"Cadre and R.A.F. Squadrons" 1459: 1192:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 593:services between Lympne and 549:Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 511:Westenhanger railway station 7: 2613:RAF Mountain Rescue Service 2608:RAF Search and Rescue Force 2144:(15 February 1957): 203–07. 1992:. BBC News. 17 January 2011 1414: 1399:No. 3210 Servicing Commando 1396:No. 3208 Servicing Commando 1393:No. 3203 Servicing Commando 1166:Consolidated B-24 Liberator 716:. The airbase was known as 651:. From 13 to 27 July 1934, 603:Beardmore Halford Pullinger 10: 3895: 2769:Warrant Officer of the RAF 2464:Operational Training units 1354:No. 1334 Wing RAF Regiment 1111:Armstrong Whitworth Ensign 1078:Ministry of Civil Aviation 645:Secretary of State for Air 624: 469: 3830: 3745: 3678: 3637: 3586: 3525: 3450: 3419: 3358: 3307: 3256: 3185: 3146:Charlton Horethorne (HMS 3128: 3055: 2998: 2991: 2948: 2861: 2813: 2777: 2731: 2713:List of notable personnel 2695: 2657: 2644:Royal Auxiliary Air Force 2636: 2548: 2518: 2510:Satellite Landing Grounds 2492: 2426: 2417: 2408: 2250:Collyer, David G (1992). 1659:(4 September 1919): 1178. 1157:??? on 15 December 1939. 349: 344: 339: 335: 328:104 metres (341 ft) 324: 319: 305: 272: 256: 251: 236: 223:Royal Air Force (1940-46) 192: 178: 173: 165: 157: 120: 86: 74: 60: 23: 2935:Royal Naval Air Stations 2848:RAF Football Association 2749:Air Member for Personnel 2469:Schools / Training units 2333:. Crecy Publishing Ltd. 1952:] Battle of Britain" 1635:"Aviation in Parliament" 1450:flew himself to Scotland 683:moved in, equipped with 460:Emergency Landing Ground 2759:Air Member for Materiel 1803:(5 November 1936): 471. 1196:379th Bombardment Group 1088:Accidents and incidents 641:Marquess of Londonderry 3809:(1939–1950, 1952–1960) 3712:(1940–1952, 1952–1956) 3539:(1941–1946, 1951–1952) 3402:(1943–1946, 1959–1954) 2329:Lee, David W. (2010). 2089:"CL 1353 (photograph)" 1797:"Damage at Abbotsinch" 1737:(10 August 1933): 797. 1719:(10 August 1933): 811. 1641:(16 August 1917): 847. 1349:803 Naval Air Squadron 1344:800 Naval Air Squadron 1105: 1053:350 (Belgian) Squadron 1045:350 (Belgian) Squadron 987: 754: 577:On 16 February 1919 a 570:arrived equipped with 436:, later being renamed 377:Royal Air Force Lympne 2649:RAF Volunteer Reserve 2288:Falconer, J. (2012). 2091:. Imperial War Museum 1931:"They Also Served..." 1701:(7 August 1931): 787. 1164:On 24 February 1944, 1095: 1002:arrived, followed by 994:arrived, followed by 985: 747: 695:. It was used by the 653:606 (City of Glasgow) 3458:Lawrenny Ferry (HMS 2978:RNAS Yeovilton (HMS 2682:List of RAF missiles 2665:List of RAF aircraft 2583:RAF Medical Services 2568:RAF Chaplains Branch 2348:Warlow, Ben (2000). 2122:"Lympne Aerodrome". 2044:, pp. 106, 113. 1936:(29 July 1955): 171. 1785:(18 June 1936): 650. 1190:In February 1944, a 1027:, 130 Squadron, and 972:. In December 1943, 964:launch sites in the 673:No. 1 (Bomber) Group 635:. On 1 August 1931, 587:No. 102 Squadron RAF 583:No. 108 Squadron RAF 562:and in January 1918 320:Airfield information 3563:Middle Wallop (HMS 3468:Lee-on-Solent (HMS 2966:Predannack Airfield 2956:RNAS Culdrose (HMS 2843:RAF Benevolent Fund 2778:symbols and uniform 2411:Ministry of Defence 2269:Delve, Ken (2005). 1827:"LEE-on-the SOLENT" 1444:A few weeks later, 921:. On 30 June 1942, 917:were detached from 845:dive-bombers of II 633:Auxiliary Air Force 568:No. 98 Squadron RFC 545:No. 69 Squadron RAF 241:RAF Fighter Command 138: /  3594:Nutts Corner (HMS 3533:Machrihanish (HMS 3063:Ballyhalbert (HMS 2823:Air Training Corps 2739:Chief of Air Staff 2603:RAF Music Services 2356:: Maritime Books. 2354:Liskeard, Cornwall 2222:"Lympne (Ashford)" 2078:, pp. 110–11. 2025:, pp. 108–09. 1979:, pp. 104–05. 1874:, pp. 102–03. 1684:, pp. 168–69. 1448:(Hitler's deputy) 1135:anti-aircraft fire 1106: 988: 944:On 15 March 1943, 904:Focke-Wulf Fw 190s 825:squadron with its 755: 734:Gloster Gladiators 519:Handley Page O/100 498:Bessonneau hangars 496:. By October 1916 482:Royal Flying Corps 419:Royal Flying Corps 350:Length and surface 237:Controlled by 200:Royal Flying Corps 36:RNATE Lympne (HMS 3846: 3845: 3826: 3825: 3799:Worthy Down (HMS 3779:Weston Park (HMS 3488:Lossiemouth (HMS 3203:Donibristle (HMS 3136:Campbeltown (HMS 2894: 2893: 2723:Personnel numbers 2618:RAF Marine Branch 2598:RAF ground trades 2544: 2543: 2340:978-0-85979-110-6 2299:978-1-85780-349-5 2057:. 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Lympne
Kent

RAF Lympne is located in Kent
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Air Ministry
Admiralty
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
RAF Fighter Command
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First World War
Second World War
First World War
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Lympne Airport
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Battle of Britain
Adolf Hitler
Hans Baur

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