Eshott Airfield
| Eshott Airfield RAF Eshott (1942-1944) Bockenfield Aerodrome |
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| Airport type | Public | ||
| Owner/Operator | Eshott Airfield Ltd. | ||
| Location | Felton, Northumberland | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 197 ft / 60 m | ||
| Coordinates | 55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°WCoordinates: 55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°W | ||
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 Eshott Airfield
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| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 01/19 | 610 | 2,001 | Asphalt |
| 01/19 | 550 | 1,804 | Grass |
| 08/26 | 490 | 1,608 | Asphalt |
Eshott Airfield is an old wartime airfield in Northumberland, England 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.
Eshott Airfield is home to two flying schools, Purple Aviation and Northumbria Microlights.
Purple Aviation operates two Evektor Eurostar EV-97 aircraft powered by a Rotax 912 engine along with one flexi-wing, the Pegasus Quik GT450. And talks have commenced upon the purchase of another aircraft.
Northumbria Microlights operates a Medway SLA-80, the only SLA-80 aircraft used in flight training in the British Isles.
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[edit] World War II
From 10 November 1942 during World War II it was home to No. 57 OTU RAF. Training on Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944[1].
[edit] Modern use
Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small, light aircraft. It has both Tarmac and grass runways.
The airfield is now the home for over 40 aircraft and accommodates a clubhouse building, parking, and 3 hangar blocks.
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