Penshurst (Chiddingstone Causeway)
Major
| Also known as: | Penshurst Aerodrome / RAF Penshurst / RFC Chiddingstone Causeway / Tonbridge |
| County: | Kent |
| Current Status: | Open land |
| Date: | December 1916 - 13 May 1946 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC / Civil |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
- Chiddingstone Parish Council
- Leigh Parish Council
- Penshurst Parish Council
Notable Past Associated Organisations:
- Eridge Polo Club
The following alternative information/mass media sources have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield:
- Penshurst Online
Main unit(s) present:
- No 2 Wireless School
- No 78 Sqn
- No 268 Sqn
- No 653 Sqn
- No 658 Sqn
- No 661 Sqn
- No 664 Sqn
Members of No 653 Squadron with their Auster aircraft at Penshurst, 13 January 1944. Courtesy of Peter Mellor.
Structures at Penshurst, c. April 2018. Courtesy of Kent Explore History
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