Monument record 8096/1 - Decoy airfield

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Probably confused with 6791/1 - Collyweston Airfield

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{1}Dummy airfield established for Wittering in September 1939 "some three miles west of the airfield .....complete with paraffin flares and lights simulating aircraft navigation lights (a forerunner of the elaborate decoy schemes set up during 1940-1941)."


<1> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, p.79 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100276.

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  • <1> Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). p.79 (unchecked).

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Grid reference SK 994 027 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish ASHTON (FORMERLY ASHTON WOLD), North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)
Civil Parish COLLYWESTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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Apr 16 2008 12:44PM

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