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Archeologists investigate WW1 Norfolk airbase

Posted on December 7, 2014 by DH

Archeologists have conducted a preliminary survey of one of England’s more important First World War airfields. Members of the West Norfolk and King’s Lynn Archaeology Society have investigated the site of Royal Flying Corps base at Narborough. The airbase opened … Continue reading →

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Stow Maries airfield to be restored for Centenary

Posted on October 19, 2013 by DH

Stow Maries airfield, one of the most complete World War I aerodromes in the UK, is set to be completely restored, following a campaign by a group of volunteers. In World War I pilots flew from the Essex base on … Continue reading →

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Plan seeks £1.5m to reopen World War I Essex airfield

Posted on May 20, 2013 by DH

Former World War I airfield Stow Maries could be restored and opened as a museum, reports the Sunday Times. The newspaper reports that the site, near Chelmsford is Essex, is expected to receive a grant of £1.5m from the National … Continue reading →

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