RAF Wanborough
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Royal Air Force Wanborough or more simply RAF Wanborough is a former Royal Air Force satellite airfield near Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
ControlledbyRAF Flying Training Command
Coordinates51°32′11″N 1°40′57″W
RAF Wanborough | |
|---|---|
| Swindon, Wiltshire in England | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Air Ministry |
| Operator | Royal Air Force |
| Controlled by | RAF Flying Training Command |
| Location | |
  RAF Wanborough Shown within Wiltshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°32′11″N 1°40′57″W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1941 |
| In use | 1941-1946 |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
The following units were here at some point:[1]
- No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School RAF
- No. 3 Glider Training School RAF
- No. 3 Service Flying Training School RAF
- No. 14 Service Flying Training School RAF
- No. 1547 (Beam Approach Training) Flight RAF
- Airfield Controllers School
- School of Flying Control
Current use
The site is now open land.[1]