RM Instow

RM Instow
Located near Instow in Devon
Royal Marines Base, Instow
Site information
TypeRoyal Marines Barracks
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator Royal Navy
Controlled by Royal Marines
ConditionOperational
Location
RM Instow
Location within Devon
RM Instow
RM Instow (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates51°03′29″N 4°10′33″W / 51.05815°N 4.17588°W / 51.05815; -4.17588
Site history
Built1939 (1939)
Built forAdmiralty
In use1939-Present
Garrison information
Occupants11 Amphibious Trials and Training Squadron

RM Instow, also known as Arromanches Camp, is a military installation operated by the Royal Marines at Instow in North Devon located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) south west of Barnstaple, Devon, and 3.2 miles (5.1 km) north east of Bideford, Devon, England.

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