RAF memorial, Purley Way, Croydon (C) Christopher Hilton

TQ3163 : RAF memorial, Purley Way, Croydon

near to Purley, Croydon, Great Britain

RAF memorial, Purley Way, Croydon

During World War II Croydon Airport shut down for civilian operations and became a Fighter Command airfield: this memorial on the edge of the former airport commemorates this.

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2012

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Grid Square: TQ3163, 81 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Christopher Hilton (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Tuesday, 17 July, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 19 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe
Former (from Tags): Croydon Airport RAF airfield
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 3130 6320 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:21.1628N 0:6.9513W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 3131 6319
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)