Dorset's Abandoned RAF Bases: Christchurch, Hurn, and Warmwell
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Dorset's former RAF stations, including Christchurch, Hurn, and Warmwell, have transitioned from military use to civilian developments. Christchurch Airfield, operational since 1926, was crucial during WWII and is now a residential area and industrial park, while RAF Hurn became Bournemouth Airport after its closure in 1944. RAF Warmwell, active from 1937 to 1946, has largely been transformed into a quarry, with only a few remnants of the airfield remaining.

Jan 24, 2026, 6:03 PM