Easington
Major
| Also known as: | Easington Landing Ground / RAF Easington / RFC Easington / Seaham Harbour |
| County: | Durham |
| Current Status: | Farmland |
| Date: | October 1916 - 1919 (notification of relinquishment 13 March) |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Roles: | Fighter |
Various fighter types of No 36 Squadron had Easington available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One. The unit eventually replaced them with Bristol F2bs from the spring of 1918, these aircraft remaining in service after the end of fighting.
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 30/04/2017):
- Easington Village Parish Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 36 Sqn
Photograph of the plaque at Easington. Courtesy of Gaynor Crute
Plan of Easington. Courtesy of Ed Andrews
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