Cullercoats
CULLERCOATS: Military aerodrome (also known as TYNEMOUTH)
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Note: The first picture was obtained from Google Earth © with help from the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. The second and third are from my Google Earth © derived database.
Military users: RFC/RAF (Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force)
36 [Home Defence] Sqdn 1916 to 1919 (Royal Aircraft Factory B.E..2c)
Note: It seems unlikely that this type was the only type operated here? If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be most welcome.
RAF Marine Operations Station 1918
Location: In/near Cullercoats, E of Marden, N of the A1058, E of the A192 and W of the A193. About 1nm NW of Tynemouth town centre
Period of operation: 1916 to 1919
Site area: 45 acres 594 x 302
Peter Vercruijsse
This comment was written on: 2018-02-17 22:34:33The correct position is 55.02958N 001.44109W
Peter Vercruijsse
This comment was written on: 2018-02-17 22:43:21The correct position is 55.02958N 001.44109W
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