Hornsea Mere
Major
Also known as: | Hornsea / RAF Hornsea Mere / RNAS Hornsea Mere |
County: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
Current Status: | Lake / Leisure activity |
Date: | 1917 - 1919; later minor use 1930s |
Current Use: | Disused |
Used By: | RAF / RNAS |
Landing Surface Types: | Water |
Aircraft Roles: | Maritime patrol |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Hornsea Library
- Hornsea Mere Cafe
- Hornsea Museum
- Hornsea Sailing Club
- Hornsea Town Council
Main unit(s) present:
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No 248 Sqn
- No 251 Sqn
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No 404 (Seaplane) Flight
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No 405 (Seaplane) Flight
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No 453 (Baby Seaplane) Flight
Plan of Hornsea Mere, 1918. Courtesy of Ed Andrews