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The Hawker Tempest Page (322 words) |
 | It passed to the RAF, on its formation in 1918, reaching a peak strength of 2500 personnel and an area of 650 acres. |
| The second conflict once again found Manston deeply involved in the defence of the country, suffering from enemy attacks and providing shelter and facilities for all kinds of aircraft. |
| Although many of the earlier buildings have now gone and the airfield is no longer in RAF hands, the Station remains much as it has been over the years and its vast runway still dominates the centre of Thanet. |
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No. 216 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (514 words) |
| In 1949 the Dakotas were replaced by Vickers Valletas, in 1955 the squadron moved to RAF Lyneham to operate the DH Comet until 1975. |
| Following the Falklands War the RAF found itself lacking in the strategic transport capabilities required to sustain the expanded military presence there. |
| 216 Sqn was reformed in November, 1984 at RAF Brize Norton to operate the Tristar. |
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