Houton Bay
Note: This map only gives a general position within the UK. If anybody can kindly provide a more exact location, this advice will be most welcome.
NOTE: See also BAY OF HOUTON listing
HOUTON BAY: Seaplane, Flying Boat and Kite Balloon Station
Military users: RNAS/RAF Marine Operations Seaplane Station (1917 to 1919)
RAF Flying Boat Station and Flying Boat Training Station for Marine Operations (1918 to 1919)
RNAS/RAF Kite Balloon Station (for 12 balloons)
Location: In/near Houton on the A964, 9nm WSW of Kirkwall
Period of operation: 1917 to 1920, possibly until1921?
Site area: 180 acres
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