RNAS Caldale
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RNAS Caldale is a former Royal Naval Air Service airship station located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) west of Kirkwall, Orkney and 4.1 miles (6.6 km) south east of Finstown, Orkney, Scotland. It was constructed in 1915 and was operational from 1916 to 1920.
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RNAS Caldale RAF Caldale | |
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Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland | |
Coordinates | 58.978°N 3.020°W / 58.978; -3.020 |
Type | Military - Airship station |
Site information | |
Owner | Air Department 1915-1918 Air Ministry 1918-1920 |
Controlled by | Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1915 (1915) |
In use | July 1916-1920 (1920).[1] |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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