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Monument record TR 34 NE 332 - Hawkshill Down First World War airfield (also known as Walmer Aerodrome)
Summary
During (or possibly before) the First World War the Royal Navy constructed an airfield at Hawkhill Down. The site was heavily re-used during the Second World War and it is possible that some of the surviving structures are of First World War date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3749 4950 (621m by 835m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fleet Air Arm, 2016, Fleet Air Arm Officers Association. (Website). SKE31491.
<1> John Guy, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE15418.
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2024 12:13PM