RAF Witchford

RAF Witchford
IATA: noneICAO: none
Summary
Airport type Military
Owner Air Ministry
Operator Royal Air Force
Location Witchford, Cambridgeshire
Built 1942
In use 1943-1946
Elevation AMSL 46 ft / 14 m
Coordinates 52°22′52″N 000°13′51″E / 52.38111°N 0.23083°E / 52.38111; 0.23083Coordinates: 52°22′52″N 000°13′51″E / 52.38111°N 0.23083°E / 52.38111; 0.23083
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RAF Witchford

Location in Cambridgeshire

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
04/22 0 0 Asphalt
10/28 0 0 Asphalt
16/34 0 0 Asphalt

Royal Air Force Station Witchford or RAF Witchford is a former Royal Air Force station located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) south west of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England and 13 miles (21 km) north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

History

A total of 99 bombers despatched on operations from Witchford were lost, 8 being Stirlings and 91 Lancasters.[5]

An extensive history of the station, with some coverage of RAF Mepal, is contained in 'Memories of RAF Witchford' by Barry and Sue Aldridge.

Current use

The site is now used for farming.[5]

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