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RAF aerodrome near Bournemouth
« on: Wednesday 17 October 07 05:48 BST (UK) »
Hello
I am trying to find out if there was a "RAF Hinton Aerodrome near Bournemouth" in 1918. My Grandfather was posted to a "wireless and telephony school" during this time and the documents I have seem to read as above. Thank You for any information provided.


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Re: RAF aerodrome near Bournemouth
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 17 October 07 07:22 BST (UK) »
 Hi Googled Bournemouth aerodromes 1918,
came up with  RFC Winton  Wireless and Telephony school, Near Talbot Village.
They Left in 1919. . Hope this helps.
Regards jean :)
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Re: RAF aerodrome near Bournemouth
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 17 October 07 23:53 BST (UK) »
Hi, I found the airfield marked on my Uncle's map from 1923. It looks as if it was located near the River Stour, just to the East of the modern roundabout at Kinson.
A friend's granny (sadly no longer with us) once told me that she was given a joy ride from the airfield by a Canadian airman in a rickety 2-seater. That would have been at the end of the Great War. At the time, she lived at nearby Redhill. :)
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Re: RAF aerodrome near Bournemouth
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 18 October 07 04:49 BST (UK) »
Many thanks to Jean and Fred for their very helpful responses to my query. Cheers!