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Wheaton Aston

Major
Also known as: Little Onn (unofficial local name) / RAF Station, Wheaton Aston / RAF Wheaton Aston / Wheaton Aston Aerodrome
County: Staffordshire
Current Status: Farmland / Public road
Date: 5 December 1941 - 31 July 1947
Current Use: Disused
Used By: RAF
Landing Surface Types: Paved
Aircraft Roles: Trainer

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 31/01/2019):

  • Church Eaton Local History Club
  • Church Eaton Parish Council
  • Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston Parish Council - name only

The following alternative information/mass media sources have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 31/01/2019):

  • Church Eaton

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 11 (P) AFU
  • No 11 SFTS
  • No 21 (P) AFU
  • No 1511 BAT Flight
  • No 1517 BAT Flight
  • No 1545 BAT Flight

Video and photographs of ABCT's Wheaton Aston Airfield memorial unveiling, Friday 27 September 2024. Courtesy of Ed Andrews

Various photographs and footage of Wheaton Aston. Courtesy of Ray Cowley

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Plan of Wheaton Aston, c. 1945. Courtesy of Ed Andrews

Parent(s)/HQ Airfield(s):

Shawbury

Relief Landing Ground(s):

BrattonPeplowPertonSeighfordTatenhill

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