Orton
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ORTON: Military Landing Ground
Military users: RFC/RAF (Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force)
75 [Home Defence] Sqdn (Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c, B.E.2e & F.E.2b types)
90 [Home Defence] Sqdn (Avro 504K)
Location: Just E of the A1139, about 1nm NE of junction 17 on the A1(M), 2.5nm SW of Peterborough city centre
Period of operation: 1916 to 1919
Site area: 40 acres 411 x 384
NOTES: Apparently used as a Night Landing Ground only? The description of the location appears to show the airfield being situated near Orton Waterville but I cannot find any secondary proof to confirm this. Indeed, a search on Google for example provides no information at all - all references being directed to GREAT ORTON in CUMBERLAND / CUMBRIA.
Possibly the airfield was also known by another name? If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be much appreciated.
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