RAF Stansted Mountfitchet
Former Royal Air Force airbase in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England (1943–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the current civilian use of this facility and airport information, see London Stansted Airport.
RAF Stansted Mountfitchet is a former Royal Air Force station during the Second World War located near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in the District of Uttlesford in Essex, 48 km (30 mi) north-east of central London. The airfield is now London Stansted Airport.
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RAF Stansted Mountfitchet | |
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Near Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England | |
Coordinates | 51°53′06″N 0°14′06″E |
Type | Airfield |
Code | KT |
Site history | |
Built | 1943 |
In use | 1943–1958 |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | United States Army Air Force Royal Air Force |
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