Kings Heath
Note: This map only shows the position of Kings Heath within the UK. If anybody can kindly provide a more exact location, this advice will be much appreciated.
KINGS HEATH: Military Landing Ground later civil aerodrome
Military users: RFC/RAF (Royal Flying Corps, possibly Royal Air Force)
38 [Home Defence] Sqdn (Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2 and FE.2 types)
Pleasure flights after WW1: Vickers Ltd
Location: 4.5nm S of Birmingham city centre
Period of operation: Military: 1916 to 1918. Later civil during 1919 only?
NOTES: Located in WORCESTERSHIRE during period of operation. Used by 38 (HD) Sqdn as both a night and a day Landing Ground.
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