The Hidden History of Longbenton!

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    "A missing local second world war RAF base has led to North Tyneside youngsters embarking on an historical mission that may unearth a secret. As the young detectives delve deeper into their history their inquisitive nature is being tested to its limits. Secrets, espionage and explosive tales may come to the surface – can you help?....The young air cadets are situated on Marquis Close, Benton – the site of Second World War Balloon Command base, RAF Longbenton, which protected the North-East’s skies until its closure in 1963....."
  • Owner

    2344 Longbenton Squadron
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: http://2344.org.uk/blog/2016/08/08/the-hidden-history-of-longbenton/
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 5 years, 8 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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