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Daws Hill is on the outskirts of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, on the road towards Flackwell Heath. It has a USAF base and was an important part of US defence in the UK in the 80's. There was a peace camp from 1982-1984.

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CAAB - Us navy could still sink plans to close Daws Hill airbase - 8/11/02 (1343 words)
	Leafy Daws Hill Lane, lined with big houses and traffic calming measures, is already used as a rat run to get from Marlow Hill to the London Road and residents fear it could buckle under the strain of more traffic generated by new housing.
	Daws Hill Lane resident John Merrett, who battled against the Abbey Barn proposal, admitted there was a great need for more houses in the area, but added: "The infrastructure wouldn't take it.
	The land at RAF Daws Hill was brought by the MOD from Wycombe Abbey School in 1942.

Location: Daws Hill (275 words)
	RAF Daws Hill (formerly RAF High Wycombe) is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, approximately thirty miles due west of London along the M40.
	Take this right hand turn on to Daws Hill Lane and follow the road for about a half mile (watch for the speed camera and those darned humps).
	The entrance for RAF Daws Hill will be on your left, just before a bridge that crosses back over the M40.

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