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Barton Bendish

Major
Also known as: Barton Bendish Aerodrome / RAF Barton Bendish
County: Norfolk
Current Status: Farmland
Date: 2 September 1939 - 1942
Current Use: Disused
Used By: RAF
Landing Surface Types: Unpaved
Aircraft Roles: Bomber (main role) / Fighter-reconnaissance

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):

  • Barton Bendish Parish Council

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 26 Sqn
  • No 268 Sqn
001View looking south across the site of the old airfield - 21 June 2012.png

View looking south across the site of the old airfield, 21 June 2012. © Richard Flagg

002Type 22 Pillbox - 21 June 2012.png

Type 22 Pillbox at Bircham Newton, 21 June 2012. © Richard Flagg

Parent(s)/HQ Airfield(s):

Marham

Successor Airfield(s):

Downham Market

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