In use 1915-1919 (1919) 00/00 Grass field Year built 1915 | Battles/wars First World War Elevation 46 m Owner Air Ministry | |
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Type Royal Air Force landing ground Operator Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps | ||
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.
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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. Aircraft of 51 Squadron operated from Mattishall.
Current use
The airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.
References
RAF Mattishall Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA