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2 unusual facts about RAF Clifton


RAF Clifton

No. 169 Squadron RAF between 15 November 1942 and 18 December 1942 with the Mustang.

No. 658 Squadron RAF between 29 August 1943 and 1 January 1944 with the Taylorcraft Auster III.


RAF Burn

On 1 January 1944 No. 658 Squadron RAF moved to the airfield from RAF Clifton flying the Taylorcraft Auster III but left only seven days moving to RAF Doncaster but on 21 January 1944 the squadron returned, this time staying until 14 March 1944 when they moved to RAF Collyweston.


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