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Coordinates: 52°39′42″N 001°03′33″E / 52.66167°N 1.05917°E / 52.66167; 1.05917
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RAF Mattishall
RFC Mattishall
Near Mattishall, Norfolk in England
RAF Mattishall is located in Norfolk
RAF Mattishall
RAF Mattishall
Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates52°39′42″N 001°03′33″E / 52.66167°N 1.05917°E / 52.66167; 1.05917
TypeRoyal Air Force landing ground
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
Site history
Built1915 (1915)
In use1915-1919 (1919)
Battles/warsFirst World War
Airfield information
Elevation46 metres (151 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Grass field

RAF Mattishall is a former Royal Flying Corps landing ground located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Mattishall, Norfolk and 10.2 miles (16.4 km) north west of Norwich, Norfolk, England.

History

The landing ground was in use during the First World War initially under the control of the Royal Flying Corps until 1 April 1918 when the site was turned over to the Royal Air Force and was renamed from RFC Mattishall to RAF Mattishall. The site was used by aircraft intercepting Zeppelin bombers.[1] Aircraft of 51 Squadron operated from Mattishall.[2]

Current use

The airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mattishall". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  2. ^ RAF Marham 1916 - 1919
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