Howden
Major
Also known as: | RAF Howden / RNAS Howden |
County: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
Current Status: | Farmland / Industry / Leisure activity |
Date: | 15 March 1916 - 2 December 1930 |
Current Use: | Disused |
Used By: | RAF / RNAS / Civil |
Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
Aircraft Roles: | Aircraft manufacture / 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):
- Barnes Wallis Inn
- Boothferry Golf Club
- Howden Library
- Howden Town Council
Main unit(s) present:
- RAF Airship Base (Home)
- School of Airship Training
The R.100 airship at Howden, 1929. Courtesy of British Pathé