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Hunton (Hatchgate)

Major
Also known as: Hatch Gate (alternative spelling) / Hunton Landing Ground / Maidstone / RAF Hatchgate / RFC Hunton / RNAS Hunton
County: Kent
Current Status: Farmland
Date: December 1914 - 1940s
Current Use: Disused
Used By: RAF / RFC / RNAS
Landing Surface Types: Unpaved
Aircraft Roles: Fighter / None (Emergency Landing Ground)

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):

  • Hunton Parish Council
  • Yalding Parish Council

The following alternative information/mass media sources have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield:

  • Hunton.org.uk

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 50 Sqn
Home Defence Flight Station(s):

Bekesbourne / Detling / Throwley

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