Place:Full Sutton, Yorkshire, England

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NameFull Sutton
Alt namesFull-Suttonsource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeVillage
Located inYorkshire, England
Also located inEast Riding of Yorkshire, England    
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Full Sutton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately east of the village of Stamford Bridge.

According to the 2001 UK census, Full Sutton parish had a population of 977.

Located at Full Sutton is a high security prison, HMP Full Sutton.

Full Sutton is also home to a former air force station, RAF Full Sutton. Opened in 1944, the station operated as a bomber airfield during World War II; it would later be used to maintain a number of Thor missiles in readiness as part of the UK deterrent force, before finally closing in April 1963.[1]

During 1958 the BRSCC organised four races on the airfields runways and perimeter roads (Full Sutton Circuit).

Full Sutton is now used as a general aviation airfield, with its own training facilities for the aspiring pilot.

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