RAF Ringway
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For the current civilian use of this facility, see Manchester Airport.
Royal Air Force Ringway or more simply RAF Ringway is a former Royal Air Force satellite station in Ringway, Cheshire, England, near Manchester. It was operational from 1939 until 1957. The site of the station is now occupied by Manchester Airport.
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Ringway, Cheshire in England | |||||||||||
Coordinates | 53°21′14″N 2°16′30″W | ||||||||||
Type | Satellite Station | ||||||||||
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Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||||||
Operator | Royal Air Force | ||||||||||
Controlled by | RAF Fighter Command | ||||||||||
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Built | 1938 (1938) | ||||||||||
In use | June 1938 - 1957 (1957) | ||||||||||
Battles/wars | European theatre of World War II | ||||||||||
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Elevation | 72 metres (236 ft)[1] AMSL | ||||||||||
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