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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Upper_Heyford,_OxfordshireUpper Heyford, Oxfordshire - Wikipedia

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   Upper Heyford is a village and civil parish about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 1,295. The village is just east of the River Cherwell.

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   Upper Heyford is a small village about 6 miles northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford is located on the east bank of the River Cherwell. ‘Upper’ distinguishes it from Lower Heyford which is about 1 mile ‘lower’ downstream along the Cherwell valley.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RAF_Upper_HeyfordRAF Upper Heyford - Wikipedia

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   Royal Air Force Upper Heyford or more simply RAF Upper Heyford is a former Royal Air Force station located 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Bicester near the village of Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England. In the Second World War the airfield was used by RAF Bomber Command.

5. www.atlasobscura.com › places › raf-upper-heyfordRAF Upper Heyford – Upper Heyford, England - Atlas Obscura

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   Sep 16, 2013 · Discover RAF Upper Heyford in Upper Heyford, England: A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

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6. upperheyfordheritage.co.ukUpper Heyford Heritage – Explore the heritage at former RAF ...

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   As part of the Wessex Bombing Area, Upper Heyford was designed to house three squadrons of the RAF strategic bombing force capable of reaching targets in France (then Britain's most likely enemy in a future war).

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g4025947Things to Do in Upper Heyford - Tripadvisor

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Things to Do in Upper Heyford, England: See Tripadvisor's 494 traveler reviews and photos of Upper Heyford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Upper Heyford. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Upper Heyford?

   • Upper Heyford is a village and civil parish about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 1,295. The village is just east of the River Cherwell. "Upper" distinguishes it from Lower Heyford which is about 1 mile (1.6 km) "lower", downstream along the Cherwell valley.

   Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire - Wikipedia

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   Where is RAF Upper Heyford?

   • In the north the boundary crosses the former RAF Upper Heyford airfield, following the course of former field boundaries. The Portway is a pre- Roman road running parallel with the River Cherwell on high ground about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the river. Its course bisects Upper Heyford parish and passes just east of the village.

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   Is Upper Heyford Britain's best-preserved relic of the Cold War?

   • English Heritage has declared the former RAF Upper Heyford to be Britain’s best-preserved relic of the West’s long Cold War against the Soviet Union. But its military history goes back further than that.

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   What was RAF Upper Heyford used for?

   • The airfield was used by many units of the Royal Air Force (RAF), mainly as a training facility between 1918 and 1950. At the outbreak of the Second World War, RAF Upper Heyford was the home to units of RAF Bomber Command, specifically No. 18 and No. 57 (Bombing) Squadrons, forming No. 70 (Bomber) Wing of No. 2 (Bombing) Group .

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › 2009/02/16 › raf_upper_heyfordBBC - Oxford - History - Cold War base frozen in time

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   Feb 16, 2009 · English Heritage has declared the former RAF Upper Heyford to be Britain’s best-preserved relic of the West’s long Cold War against the Soviet Union. But its military history goes back further...