Old Oxfordshire airfield
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Old Oxfordshire airfield
Looking at Google earth there appears to be a disused airfield west of Carterton and just east of the A361 Burford to Lechlade road.
Assuming it was really an airfield (and I'm pretty sure it was) what was it called and when was it in use?
Assuming it was really an airfield (and I'm pretty sure it was) what was it called and when was it in use?
Dr Jekyll, if you (or your friend Mr Hyde....
) have Google Earth, try clicking on http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthread...AFStations.kmz and you can see an overlay of all known RAF unit locations.
) have Google Earth, try clicking on http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthread...AFStations.kmz and you can see an overlay of all known RAF unit locations.
Yes, Broadwell Grange - used to fly R/C models there, 20 plus years ago. Not much left of the original at that time - just some badly broken concrete strips, difficult to tell whether they were taxyways or runways. Not first choice for model flying but 'needs must' etc. Surprised that it hasn't been 'developed' by now.
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Broadwell acted as a satellite to the HGCU (Heavy Glider Conversion Unit) at Brize.
Just to the SW of Fairford was Down Ampey, South Cerney and Blakehill Farm. all involved with Glider / Airborne Ops.
It must have been a bit busy round there with Broadwell, Brize Norton, and Fairford practically in sight of each other.
