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Bramham Moor world war 1 aircraft hangar

Description and History of Site:-
Barn used by Leeds University farm. Last one remaining of three World War I aircraft hangars on RFC/RAF Home Defence Flight Station. Aerodrome constructed to protect Leeds from Zeppelin attack. B Flight of 33 Squadron stationed here. Later known as Tadcaster no 38 Training Depot Station, equipped with 36 Avro and SB5A planes.


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Key Words :- aerodrome hangar bramham airfield

Viewing the Site :- From A64 layby opposite entrance to Hazlewood Castle

Address :- Spen Common Lane, Headley Bar, Tadcaster, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SE 44697 41327
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.866239 , Long -1.321795
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1313179,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1916 -
Record Date :- 9 June 2020

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