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RAF Dundonald
Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland
RAF Dundonald is located in South Ayrshire
RAF Dundonald
RAF Dundonald
RAF Dundonald is located in the United Kingdom
RAF Dundonald
RAF Dundonald
Coordinates55°35′20″N 4°36′14″W / 55.589°N 4.604°W / 55.589; -4.604
TypeRoyal Air Force station
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Fighter Command
Site history
Built1940 (1940)
In use1940-1945 (1945)
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II

Royal Air Force Dundonald or more simply RAF Dundonald is a former Royal Air Force station located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, three miles north-east from the coastal town of Troon.

During its brief existence during the Second World War the airfield was used for training purposes, most notably by 516 Squadron providing air support for commando and assault troop training.

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