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RAF South Ruislip
South Ruislip, Middlesex, England
Entrance to the base
Coordinates51°33′21″N 00°22′57″W / 51.55583°N 0.38250°W / 51.55583; -0.38250
TypeMilitary headquarters
Site information
ConditionSite redeveloped
Site history
Built1948-49
Demolished1995
Garrison information
OccupantsThird Air Force

RAF South Ruislip, also known as South Ruislip Air Station, was a non-flying Air Force station located in South Ruislip near London, England. Located close to RAF Northolt, the station was used by the United States Air Force's Third Air Force from 1949 until 1972, when the headquarters were moved to RAF Mildenhall.

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