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RAF Moreton Valence
Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire in England
RAF Moreton Valence is located in Gloucestershire
RAF Moreton Valence
RAF Moreton Valence
Shown within Gloucestershire
Coordinates51°47′13″N 2°17′46″W / 51.787°N 2.296°W / 51.787; -2.296
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Site history
Built1939 (1939)
In use1939-1962 (1962)

Royal Air Force Moreton Valence or more simply RAF Moreton Valence is a former Royal Air Force installation located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) southwest of Gloucester, Gloucestershire and 24 kilometres (15 mi) northwest of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.

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