Desford (Leicester) (Peckleton)
Major
| Also known as: | Desford Aerodrome / Peckleton Landing Ground / RAF Desford / RAF Station, Desford / RFC Peckleton |
| County: | Leicestershire |
| Current Status: | Industry |
| Date: | October 1916 - 1953 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC / Civil |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Roles: | Air observation post / Aircraft preparation/storage / Fighter (main role) / General aviation / Trainer (main role) |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Caterpillar UK
- Desford & District Local History Society
- Desford Parish Council - website logo features an aircraft
- Peckleton Parish Council
Notable Past Associated Organisations:
- Reid & Sigrist
Main unit(s) present:
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No 3 AONS
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No 3 CANS
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No 5 Basic FTS
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No 7 E&RFTS
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No 7 EFTS
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No 7 RFS
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No 9 MU
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No 44 GS
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No 664 Sqn
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No 1969 Reserve AOP Flight
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Leicester Aero Club
- Station Flight, Desford
RAF students at Desford, 1939. Courtesy of British Pathé
Plan of Peckleton. Courtesy of Ed Andrews
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