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Hawkinge is a rapidly expanding village in southeast Kent . During World War II it was the closest operational airfield to France and was used during the Battle Of Britain . The airfield is now the site of several new housing estates. The construction of these were hampered by the discovery of several pipe bombs which had been put there in the event of a German invasion to render the airfield useless to enemy airplanes. There are also many reminders of the war in and near the village. There is an aircraft museum and various pillboxes scattered amongst the farms. If one walks south from the village past the museum one can find stunning views of Cheriton , Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel complex. The local , Peter Smith , and Christina Smith . RELATED SITES:
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