RAF Holyhead | |
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Near Holyhead, Anglesey in Wales | |
Coordinates | 53°19′04″N004°38′49″W / 53.31778°N 4.64694°W |
Type | Royal Air Force station |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | Royal Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1939 |
In use | 1939-1986 |
Battles/wars | Second World War Cold War |
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