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Stow Maries Aerodrome
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Stow Maries Aerodrome[note 1][2] is a historical airfield located in the village of Stow Maries, Essex, England. The airfield was in use by the Royal Flying Corps (latterly the Royal Air Force) during the First World War. It has been given listed status on account of being the best preserved airfield complete with First World War era buildings and is open to the public as a visitor attraction.
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Stow Maries Aerodrome | |||||||
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Stow Maries, Essex in England | |||||||
![]() Abandoned building at Stow Maries | |||||||
Coordinates | 51.670443°N 0.632104°E / 51.670443; 0.632104 | ||||||
Grid reference | TL820001 | ||||||
Type | Home Defence (HD) airfield | ||||||
Area | 118 acres (48 ha)[1] | ||||||
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Operator | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force | ||||||
Open to the public | Yes | ||||||
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Built | August 1916 (August 1916) | ||||||
In use | May 1917–April 1919 (May 1917–April 1919) | ||||||
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Past commanders | Claude Alward Ridley | ||||||
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