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Old Buckenham Airfield

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Old Buckenham Airfield (ICAO: EGSV), formerly RAF Old Buckenham, is located 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) southwest of Norwich, East Anglia, England. Old Buckenham Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P907) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Buckenham Aviation Centre Limited). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.

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Old Buckenham Airfield
Abbey Road, Breckland District Old Buckenham

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NR17 1PZ Breckland District, Old Buckenham
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Besthorpe, Norfolk
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