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RAF Wye
Located near Wye, Kent, in England
RAF Wye is located in Kent
RAF Wye
RAF Wye
Coordinates51°11′30″N 0°55′32″E / 51.1917°N 0.9255°E / 51.1917; 0.9255
TypeAirfield
Site information
ConditionClosed
Site history
Built1916
Built byVickers / RFC
In use1916–1919
Battles/warsFirst World War
Garrison information
OccupantsRoyal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force Wye or RAF Wye was temporary Royal Flying Corps First World War training airfield at Wye, Kent, England.[1]

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