RAF Oakhanger
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RAF Oakhanger was a Royal Air Force station in Hampshire split over three operational sites; with accommodation in nearby Bordon.[3] The main site and operations centre is located near the village of Oakhanger, the two other sites being nearby. The parent station for administrative purposes was RAF Odiham.
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RAF Oakhanger | |
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Near Bordon, East Hampshire in England | |
Coordinates | 51°6′55.31″N 0°53′36.5″W |
Type | Military satellite communications station |
Area | 55 hectares[2] |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator |
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Condition | Closed |
Site history | |
Built | 1966 (1966) |
In use | 1966–2003 (2003) |
Fate | Operation of station transferred to the private sector under a private finance initiative contract. |
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