Radcliffe-on-Trent
Note: This map only gives the position of Shelford village within the UK. If anybody can kindly offer advice as to exactly where this short-lived airfield was located, this will be most welcome.
RADCLIFFE-on-TRENT: Military Landing Ground
Military user: RFC (Royal Flying Corps)
38 [Home Defence] Sqdn (Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c, just possibly Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b)
Location: Just N of Shelford, 2.5nm NE of Radcliffe-on-Trent, 6nm ENE of Nottingham city centre
Period of operation: 1916 only
NOTES: Apparently used as a Night Landing Ground by 38 Sqdn from April to November. Other sources say it was only used from October to November before being considered unsuitable.
We'd love to hear from you, so please scroll down to leave a comment!
Leave a comment ...
Copyright (c) UK Airfield Guide
