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.
RAF Mattishall  | |||||||
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| Near Mattishall, Norfolk in England | |||||||
  RAF Mattishall Shown within Norfolk | |||||||
| Coordinates | 52°39′42″N 001°03′33″E / 52.66167°N 1.05917°E | ||||||
| Type | Royal Air Force landing ground | ||||||
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| Owner | Air Ministry | ||||||
| Operator | Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1915 | ||||||
| In use | 1915-1919 | ||||||
| Battles/wars | First World War | ||||||
| Airfield information | |||||||
| Elevation | 46 metres (151 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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History
editThe 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
editThe airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Mattishall". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ RAF Marham 1916–1919