RAF Hamworthy
Former Royal Air Force seaplane base in Dorset, England
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Royal Air Force Hamworthy, or RAF Hamworthy, is a former Royal Air Force Coastal Command seaplane base at Poole Harbour in Dorset, England, that was operational between 1939 and 1948. During the Second World War, it was used by the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and BOAC.
TypeMilitary Seaplane Base
Coordinates50°42′20″N 001°57′30″W
Inuse1939-1948
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II
| RAF Hamworthy RAF Poole HMS Turtle  | |
|---|---|
| Poole Harbour, Dorset, United Kingdom | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military Seaplane Base |
| Location | |
  RAF Hamworthy RAF Hamworthy, shown within Dorset | |
| Coordinates | 50°42′20″N 001°57′30″W |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1939-1948 |
| Battles/wars | European theatre of World War II |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | RAF Coastal Command |
| Occupants | No.19 Group Coastal Command, Royal Navy, BOAC |
RAF units and aircraft
| Unit | Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 210 Squadron RAF | 1943 | Consolidated Catalina | IB | Detachments to Gibraltar.[1] |
| No. 461 Squadron RAAF | 1942-1943 | Short Sunderland | II and III | [2] |