RAF Methven

Royal Air Force Methven, or more simply RAF Methven, was a World War 2 Royal Air Force Satellite Landing Ground (SLG) located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south east of Methven, Perth and Kinross, Scotland and 4.1 miles (6.6 km) west of Perth, Perth and Kinross.

RAF Methven
No. 24 SLG
Methven, Perth and Kinross in Scotland
RAF Methven is located in Perth and Kinross
RAF Methven
RAF Methven
Shown within Perth and Kinross
RAF Methven is located in the United Kingdom
RAF Methven
RAF Methven
RAF Methven (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates56°24′38″N 003°32′04″W
TypeSatellite Landing Ground
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Maintenance Command
Site history
Built1940 (1940)/41
In use1941-1945 (1945)
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II
Airfield information
Elevation38 metres (125 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Grass
00/00  Grass
00/00  Grass

Station history

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References

Citations

Bibliography

  • Jefford, C G (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). Royal Air Force flying training and support units. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 0-85130-252-1.
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