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Gamston (Retford)

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Also known as: Gamston Airport / RAF Gamston / RAF Station, Gamston / Retford (Gamston) Airport / Retford Gamston Airport
County: Nottinghamshire
Current Status: Aviation (main position) / Industry
Date: Opened 1 December 1942
Current Use: Active
Used By: RAF / Civil
Landing Surface Types: Paved
Aircraft Roles: General aviation / Trainer

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):  

  • Amazing Experiences Ltd
  • Contrail Flight Service
  • Diamond Aircraft UK
  • Elkesley Parish Council
  • Fieldcare Ltd
  • Frank Stokes Ltd
  • Gamston Aviation Limited - operator
  • Gamston, West Drayton and Eaton Parish Council
  • Kinch Aviation Services
  • Kuki Helicopter Centre
  • Solar Style Ltd
  • Woodcock Furniture

Notable Past Associated Organisations:

  • Nottingham Sports Car Club

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 3 Aircrew School
  • No 3 Gp Aircrew School
  • No 4 FTS
  • No 6 FTS
  • No 9 ACHU
  • No 14 (P) AFU
  • No 30 OTU
  • No 82 OTU
  • No 86 OTU
  • No 211 AFS
  • Dukeries GC
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A firing range at Gamston, 19 November 2005.

Motor racing at Gamston, 1949. Courtesy of johndb22

Parent(s)/HQ Airfield(s):

OssingtonWorksop

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