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RAF Appledram
RAF Appledram is a former Royal Air Force Advanced Landing Ground 2.3 miles (3.7 km) southwest of Chichester, West Sussex and 12.2 miles (19.6 km) east of Portsmouth, Hampshire.

History

The airfield was an Advanced Landing Ground for Operation Overlord (the invasion of German-occupied Europe) as part of 11 Group, RAF Fighter Command.

Posted units

Units

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to RAF Appledram.

Citations

  1. ^ Falconer 2012, p. 36.
  2. ^ "RAF Appledram". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Appledram Airfield". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  4. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 65.
  5. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 66.
  6. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 84.
  7. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 85.
  8. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 86.
  9. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 53.
  10. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 322.
  11. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 323.
  12. ^ Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 261.

Bibliography

  • Falconer, J (2012). RAF Airfields of World War 2. UK: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85780-349-5.
  • Jefford, C.G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). Royal Air Force flying training and support units. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 0-85130-252-1.
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