- RAF Hawkinge
Infobox Military Unit
unit_name = Royal Air Force Hawkinge
caption = Badge of the Royal Air Force
dates = October 1915 –8 December 1958
country =United Kingdom
branch =Royal Flying Corps ,Royal Air Force
command_structure =No. 11 Group RAF
type = Flying station
role = Defence of London & South East Engand, Fighter Offensive, Heavy Bomber Escort Duty, Support, Flying Training
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current_commander =
garrison =Hawkinge ,Kent ,England
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colors_label =Royal Air Force Ensign
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identification_symbol_label = Station crest
anniversaries =RAF Hawkinge was an airfield in Kent, near to the south coast and the closest airfield to the French coast.
It took part in the Battle of Britain and it was home to
No. 79 Squadron .ee also
*
Battle of Britain
*Battle of Britain Airfields
* Battle of Britain SquadronsExternal links
* [http://www.kbobm.org/index.htm Kent Battle of Britain Museum]
* [http://www.hawkinge.com/INDEX.HTM Hawkinge Village Website]
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