RAF Brackla | |
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Cawdor, Highland in Scotland | |
Coordinates | 57°32′31″N3°54′36″W / 57.54194°N 3.91000°W Coordinates: 57°32′31″N3°54′36″W / 57.54194°N 3.91000°W |
Type | Satellite station |
Site information | |
Owner | Air Ministry |
Operator | Royal Air Force |
Controlled by | RAF Flying Training Command |
Site history | |
Built | 1941 |
In use | 1941-1947 |
Battles/wars | European theatre of World War II |
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The following units were here at some point: [1]
The site is now used as farmland. [1]
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