Kemble Airfield | airport

United Kingdom / England / Coates-Eastrea /
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An ex RAF airfield with an annual airshow, a restaurant called Wings and they break jumbo jets there. Also a few Top Gear pieces were filmed there.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Kemble
www.controltowers.co.uk/H-K/Kemble.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemble_Airfield
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Coordinates:   51°39'57"N   2°3'20"W

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  • Delta Jets is based here, operators of Hawker Hunter jets. Microlight school, flying school, formula 1 teams regularly test here in the off season.
  • Wonderful airfield set in the midst of the enchanting Cotswolds... Viewable easily for the enthusiast from the main A429 which has a convenient layby. The civilian ownership has given the site a huge boost in recent years, and regular events from airshows to steam rallies ensure this is a very popular place to visit. The resident aircraft from Hunters to Microlights mean there is always something going on! Recently there has been am increase in the arrival of larger airliners making their last ever flights before being recycled. The on site AV8 cafe by the control tower (north side from the A433)is highly recommended, and for those on the south side, there is Maggie's Bistro not far inside the old main gate entrance.
  • Used in the TV Programme Wheeler Dealers.
  • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1265947/The-Jumbos-graveyard-How-mighty-Boeing-747-reduced-pile-scrap-Cotswold-airfield.html
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