Eshott Airfield

RAF Eshott (1942–1944)

Bockenfield Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorEshott Airfield Ltd.
LocationThirston
Elevation AMSL197 ft / 60 m
Coordinates55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°W / 55.27944; -1.71806
Websitewww.eshottairfield.com
Map
Eshott Airfield is located in Northumberland
Eshott Airfield
Eshott Airfield
Location in Northumberland
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
01/19 610 2,001 Asphalt
01/19 550 1,804 Grass
08/26 550 1,804 Asphalt

Eshott Airfield is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) World War II airfield in the civil parish of Thirston, in the county of Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.

Second World War

From 10 November 1942 during the Second World War it was home to No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF. Training on Supermarine Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944.[1]

Modern use

Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small light aircraft. It has both tarmac and grass runways.

The airfield is now the home of over 40 aircraft and has a clubhouse building, parking, and three hangar blocks.

References

  1. ""No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF", RAF Fighter Command 1939–1945". Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
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