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词条 RAF Mattishall
释义

  1. History

  2. Current use

  3. See also

  4. References

  5. External links

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RFC Mattishall
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| type = Royal Air Force landing ground
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| ownership = Air Ministry
| operator = Royal Air Force
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RAF Mattishall is a former Royal Flying Corps landing ground located {{Convert|1|mi}} east of Mattishall, Norfolk and {{Convert|10.2|mi}} 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

  • List of former Royal Air Force stations

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/mattishall |title=Mattishall |publisher=Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust|accessdate=28 February 2013}}
2. ^RAF Marham 1916 - 1919

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20080513173423/http://www.punchline.freeserve.co.uk/mat/airfield-1.htm History at Mattishall village website]
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2 : Royal Air Force stations in Norfolk|Royal Air Force stations of World War II in the United Kingdom

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