Benton
Major
Also known as: | Benton Landing Ground / RAF Benton / RFC Benton |
County: | Tyne and Wear |
Current Status: | Housing |
Date: | June 1917 - June 1919 (relinquished) |
Current Use: | Disused |
Used By: | RAF / RFC |
Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
Aircraft Roles: | Fighter |
Various fighter types of No 36 Squadron had Benton available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One, these aircraft being replaced by Bristol F2bs in 1918 which remained in service after the end of fighting.
Main unit(s) present:
- No 36 Sqn
Home Defence Flight Station(s): |