RAF Southrop
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RAF Southrop was a Royal Air Force
station west of the village of Southrop
, Gloucestershire
during World War II
from August 1940 to November 1947.
It was used as a Relief Landing Ground for Oxford and Harvard training aircraft for 23 Grp. AFU.
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
station west of the village of Southrop
Southrop
Southrop is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the River Leach. The Grade I listed St Peter's Church dates from the 12th century. Nearby villages include Eastleach Turville, Eastleach Martin, Little Farringdon, Claydon and Hatherop....
, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
from August 1940 to November 1947.
It was used as a Relief Landing Ground for Oxford and Harvard training aircraft for 23 Grp. AFU.