Gamston (Retford)
Major
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
Motor racing at Gamston, 1949. Courtesy of johndb22