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RAF Leeming celebrates 80 years
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Published by May Norman at 10:25am 3rd June 2020.
Main image: RAF Leeming - Hospital
RAF Leeming is celebrating 80 years since it first became operational.
The airbase was built in 1938 as a bomber base but wasn't opened until July 1940.
In the eight decades since RAF Leeming trains, delivers, and supports UK and overseas Expeditionary Air Operations.
The Station is home to a diverse range of squadrons and lodger units including 90 Signals Unit, and a Mountain Rescue Team.
A special 'Happy Birthday' video featuring some famous faces has been put together, to mark its 80 years:
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