Thrapston
Major
Also known as: | RFC Thrapston / Thrapston Landing Ground |
County: | Northamptonshire |
Current Status: | Unknown (location not known) |
Date: | 1 October 1916 - 24 March 1917 (relinquished) |
Current Use: | Disused |
Used By: | RFC |
Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
Aircraft Roles: | Fighter |
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2 and BE12 variants fighters of No 75 Squadron had Thrapston available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One. The airfield was given up due to the food shortage situation affecting Britain at the time and tactical reasons.
Main unit(s) present:
- No 75 Sqn
Home Defence Flight Station(s): |