RM Condor
RM Condor is a large Royal Marines base located near Arbroath in East Angus, Scotland. The base also houses 7 (Sphinx) Battery Royal Artillery, part of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.
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| Near Arbroath, Angus in Scotland | |||||||
The entrance to RM Condor | |||||||
RM Condor Shown within Angus RM Condor RM Condor (the United Kingdom) | |||||||
| Coordinates | 56°34′56″N 002°37′31″W | ||||||
| Type | Royal Marines base | ||||||
| Area | 201 hectares | ||||||
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| Owner | Ministry of Defence | ||||||
| Operator | Royal Navy | ||||||
| Controlled by | Royal Marines | ||||||
| Condition | Operational | ||||||
| Website | RM Condor - Royal Navy | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1938 | ||||||
| In use | 1938 – 1971 (Fleet Air Arm) 1971 – present (Royal Marines) | ||||||
| Garrison information | |||||||
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Innes Catton | ||||||
| Garrison | 3 Commando Brigade | ||||||
| Occupants | 45 Commando Group
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| Airfield information | |||||||
| Elevation | 49 metres (161 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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