RAF Ansty
Former RAF base in Warwickshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Royal Air Force Ansty, or more simply RAF Ansty, was a former Royal Air Force station located near the village of Ansty, 5 miles (8 km) east of Coventry city centre, Warwickshire, England, 7 miles (11 km) north-west of Rugby, Warwickshire. The airfield was opened in 1936, and after training many pupils closed in 1953.[1]
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RAF Ansty | |||||||||
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Ansty, Warwickshire in England | |||||||||
Coordinates | 52°25′45″N 001°24′31″W | ||||||||
Type | Royal Air Force station | ||||||||
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Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||||
Operator | Royal Air Force | ||||||||
Controlled by | RAF Flying Training Command | ||||||||
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Built | 1935 (1935) | ||||||||
In use | 1936 - 1953 (1953) | ||||||||
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Elevation | 116 metres (381 ft) AMSL | ||||||||
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