Talk:Cramlington Aerodrome
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[edit]I could litter this article with {cn} templates, but I would rather put right as much as I can, and pose relevant questions & comments here. I may also leave a sprinkling of {cn}s behind me, depending on how it goes.
- The airfield officially became RFC Cramlington
- When the RFC became the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918 the airfield became RAF Cramlington.
In either case, did it actually appear as such e.g. in official documentation, on signposts, or maybe on a large board at the main entrance? I have my doubts.
- Extensive buildings / important function / high intensity = peacock terms, or am I being harsh?
- No. 36 Sqdn RFC Formed at Cramlington on 1 February 1916, moved to Newcastle 12 October 1916
I wonder if this is a misreading of the situation. In October, detachments were stationed at Seaton Carew, Ashington and Hylton, leaving the HQ at 'Newcastle', which could be taken to mean Cramlington. If correct, then 36 sqdn never moved, but they did spread themselves around. It was from Seaton Carew that Lt Pyott shot down German Navy Zeppelin L34.
Overall it is a good article. WendlingCrusader (talk) 13:13, 6 November 2024 (UTC)
- UPDATE; regarding No. 36 sqdn moving to Newcastle. There is mention of HQ moving to Jesmond, but I'm guessing that could just be ground personnel. Later on the HQ moved again to Hylton / RAF Usworth where it was joined by one of the detachments mentioned above, comprising a mix of Sopwith Pups and Bristol Fighters, but that story really belongs within the 36 sqdn article, not here. Meanwhile, the summary here in this article is clearly a little 'light'. Maybe delete 'Newcastle' and leave it as 'moved out' + date? WendlingCrusader (talk) 16:15, 6 November 2024 (UTC)
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