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Great Torrington


Note: This map only gives the position of Great Torrington within the UK. If anybody can kindly offer advice regarding the location of the U.S. Army camp, this will be much appreciated.



GREAT TORRINGTON see also BELL VUE


GREAT TORRINGTON: Military airstrip

Military user: US First Army ‘V’ Corps 406th Field Artillery Group 200th Field Artillery Battalion


Location:  Great Torrington is roughly 4.5nm SSE of Bideford, and 8.5nm SSW to SW of Barnstaple

Period of operation: 1944/5 only?



NOTES: It appears that two Piper L-4 Grasshoppers were based here.

 

 

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