Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield

Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield is a rcreational civil aerodrome, located in the localities of Marcq-en-Barœul and Bondues, 6.1 kilometres (3.8 mi) north-northeast of Lille, French Flanders, France.

Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield

Aérodrome de Marcq-en-Barœul/Bondues
Summary
LocationLille, France
Elevation AMSL164 ft / 50 m
Coordinates50°41′14″N 003°04′33″E / 50.68722°N 3.07583°E / 50.68722; 3.07583
Maps
Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in France
Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in France
LFQO is located in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
LFQO
LFQO
Location of Marcq-en-Baroeul/Bondues Airport
Map

Overview

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It is a small grass airfield used for general aviation.

History

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During World War II, the aerodrome was used by the British Royal Air Force as Advanced Landing Ground B-57 Lille/Wambrechies.

References

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  • Marcq-en-Barœul
  • Johnson, David C. (1988), U.S. Army Air Forces Continental Airfields (ETO), D-Day to V-E Day; Research Division, USAF Historical Research Center, Maxwell AFB, Alabama.