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A former airfield used in the Second World War has gone on the market for £4.5 million – with the green light to build 110 homes. The land, neighbouring the Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge, was given permission for the scheme in February this year. Proposals include a possible village green around existing trees, a play area and a central ‘green corridor’ with existing trees, footpaths, new hedgerows and trees. Developers who submitted the plans said they hoped to create “an attractive recreational space, breaking up views of the built form from the south”. Now, the 12.9 acre site is…