Ouston

Airfield

Opened in 1941 as an RAF Fighter Station ; continued in its training role after the war. In 1967 it was used as a civilian airport during the expansion of Newcastle Airport. Its modern role is that of a highly secure military operation known as Albemarle Barracks.

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: Spitfire
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: Spitfire
  • Unit: 67th Observation Group 109th Observation Squadron

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