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, north of
Newcastle, and midway between
Morpeth and
Alnwick
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The town is on the south bank of the River Aln, south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish bor ...
. 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
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. Training on
Supermarine Spitfire
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s was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to
RAF Boulmer in August 1944.
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
External links
Official website
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Airports in North East England
Buildings and structures in Northumberland