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RAF Bowes Moor was a chemical warfare agent (CWA) storage site run by the Royal Air Force during, and after the Second World War. RAF Bowes Moor was to the north of the village of Bowes in what is now County Durham, England. The Bowes Moor geographical feature runs from the north to the south west of the village. The Royal Air Force used the site to stock its chemical weapon supply, most of which was disposed of in situ by burning. The site, which closed in 1947, is known for the dangerous chemicals which leached into the soil.

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  • RAF Bowes Moor was a chemical warfare agent (CWA) storage site run by the Royal Air Force during, and after the Second World War. RAF Bowes Moor was to the north of the village of Bowes in what is now County Durham, England. The Bowes Moor geographical feature runs from the north to the south west of the village. The Royal Air Force used the site to stock its chemical weapon supply, most of which was disposed of in situ by burning. The site, which closed in 1947, is known for the dangerous chemicals which leached into the soil. The only unit to have officially worked at Bowes Moor, was No. 81 Maintenance Unit RAF (1941–1947). The Bowes Loop of the Pennine Way goes through the site. (en)
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  • A sign in an upland field warning of dangerous items, toxic material and explosives (en)
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  • RAF Bowes Moor was a chemical warfare agent (CWA) storage site run by the Royal Air Force during, and after the Second World War. RAF Bowes Moor was to the north of the village of Bowes in what is now County Durham, England. The Bowes Moor geographical feature runs from the north to the south west of the village. The Royal Air Force used the site to stock its chemical weapon supply, most of which was disposed of in situ by burning. The site, which closed in 1947, is known for the dangerous chemicals which leached into the soil. (en)
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