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RAF Throwley
Throwley Aerodrome
Near Throwley, Kent in England
RAF Throwley is located in Kent
RAF Throwley
RAF Throwley
Shown within Kent
Coordinates51°14′52″N 000°51′07″E / 51.24778°N 0.85194°E / 51.24778; 0.85194
TypeRoyal Air Force base
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
Site history
Built1917 (1917)
In use1917-1919 (1919)
Battles/warsFirst World War
Airfield information
Elevation112 metres (367 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Grass field

Royal Air Force Throwley or more simply RAF Throwley is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) installation located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of Throwley, Kent and 7 miles (11 km) north of Ashford, Kent. The installation was also used by the Royal Flying Corps was previously called Throwley Aerodrome before being taken over the RAF during April 1918 and renamed to its current name.

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