DEBDEN The airfield was opened in April 1937 and was first used by the Royal Air Force. During the early years of World War II, it was a Sector Station with an Operations Block for No.11 Group RAF during the Battle of Britain. Many different RAF Squadrons were here including 1, 17, 29, 65, 73, 80, 85, 87, 111, 157, 418, 504 and 601. The airfield was attacked several times during the Battle of Britain. Hard surface runways were laid in 1940. During May through into September 1942 it was used by No. 71, 121 and 133 "Eagle Squadrons" with Spitfire V's. The new Revell kit is out now as seen above.Corgi's Bader above
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