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Aerodrome, North Devon.

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons at on 31 January 1940.

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Photo of Mr Richard Acland Mr Richard Acland , Barnstaple

asked the Secretary of State for Air what stage has now been reached in the negotiations for the acquisition of the site of an aerodrome in North Devon?

Photo of Sir Kingsley Wood Sir Kingsley Wood , Woolwich West

Negotiations have been opened with a view to the purchase of the site, and, following a recent meeting with an Air Ministry Valuer, the owners and occupiers are now preparing their claims. A further meeting is being arranged with a view to expediting a settlement.

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