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Bedford Airfield, Bedfordshire, 2000. Artist: EH/RCHME staff photographer

Bedford Airfield, Bedfordshire, 2000. Artist: EH/RCHME staff photographer

1-233-384 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Bedford Airfield, Bedfordshire, 2000. Thurleigh Airbase hosted the 8th US Air Force during the Second World War and was known as station 111. Shortly after the War, Thurleigh was developed as a testing facility, including wind tunnels and a five mile long runway. The base, of which this turning apron is part, closed in 1993.

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  1. EH/RCHME staff photographer, attributed to: :
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4395x4393
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  1. 1-233-384
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