RAF Mattishall

RAF Mattishall RFC Mattishall
Near Mattishall, Norfolk in England
RAF Mattishall Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates	52°39′42″N 001°03′33″E
Type	Royal Air Force landing ground
Site information
Owner	Air Ministry
Operator	Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps
Site history
Built	1915 (1915)
In use	1915-1919 (1919)
Battles/wars	First World War
Airfield information
Elevation	46 metres (151 ft) AMSL
Runways Direction Length and surface 00/00  Grass field

RAF Mattishall is a former Royal Flying Corps landing ground located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Mattishall, Norfolk and 10.2 miles (16.4 km) north west of Norwich, Norfolk, England.

History

The landing ground was in use during the First World War initially under the control of the Royal Flying Corps until 1 April 1918 when the site was turned over to the Royal Air Force and was renamed from RFC Mattishall to RAF Mattishall. The site was used by aircraft intercepting Zeppelin bombers. Aircraft of 51 Squadron operated from Mattishall.

Current use

The airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.

See also

• List of former Royal Air Force stations

External links

• History at Mattishall village website