Chichester (Shopwyke)
Major
Also known as: | Chichester Landing Ground / RFC Chichester / Shopwhyke |
County: | West Sussex |
Current Status: | Artificial lakes / Open land (probable location) |
Date: | January 1917 - September 1919 (last known date) |
Current Use: | Disused |
Used By: | RFC (main user) / Civil |
Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
Aircraft Roles: | Fighter (main role) / General aviation |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Chichester City Council
- Chichester Library
- Chichester Local History Society
- Oving Parish Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 39 Sqn
- No 78 Sqn
Home Defence Flight Station(s): | Gosport / Penshurst (Chiddingstone Causeway) / Telscombe Cliffs |