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RAF Theale
Royal Air Force Theale or more simply RAF Theale is a former Royal Air Force station located south of Theale, Berkshire, England.
| RAF Theale | |
|---|---|
| Theale, Berkshire in England | |
RAF Theale Shown within Berkshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°25′37″N 1°03′56″W / 51.42694°N 1.06556°W |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Air Ministry |
| Operator | Royal Air Force |
| Controlled by | RAF Flying Training Command |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1935 |
| In use | 1935-1948 |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
The following units were here at some point:[1]
- No. 8 Elementary Flying Training School RAF
- No. 26 Elementary Flying Training School RAF
- No. 42 Group Communication Flight RAF
- No. 128 Gliding School RAF
- No. 2818 Squadron RAF Regiment
- Air Crew Disposal Unit
Current use
The site is now used as gravel pits and leisure activities.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Theale (Sheffield Farm)". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 4 July 2020.