🛩️ RAF Syerston

United Kingdom · Europe · 53.02°N, 0.91°W

Royal Air Force Syerston, commonly known simply as RAF Syerston, is a Royal Air Force station in the parish of Flintham, near Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. Opened in 1940, it was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a bomber base during the Second World War, operating Vickers Wellingtons, Avro Manchesters, and the Avro Lancaster heavy bombers. Post-war, it became home to Jet Provosts of the 2 Flying Training School. It is now home to the Royal Air Force Central Gliding School.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.02°N, 0.91°W · view on map

RAF Syerston is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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