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Hamworthy

Major
Also known as: RAF Hamworthy / RAF Poole
County: Poole
Current Status: Industry / Leisure activity / Royal Marines
Date: 1 August 1942 - 31 May 1944
Current Use: Disused
Used By: RAF / RAAF
Landing Surface Types: Water
Aircraft Roles: Maritime patrol

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 30/9/2017):

  • Hamworthy Library
  • Poole Central Library
  • Poole Flying Boats Celebration - charity
  • Poole Museum/Poole History Centre

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 210 Sqn
  • No 461 Sqn
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The former control tower at Hamworthy, 1 April 2021.

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A pillbox at Hamworthy, 1 April 2021.

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