Cullercoats, aerodrome

Tyne and Wear HER(15068): Cullercoats, aerodrome - Details

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HER Number:
15068

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Cullercoats, aerodrome

Place:
Cullercoats

Map Sheet:
NZ37SE

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Military Airfield Site

Site Type: Specific:
Military Airfield

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This site was used as a landing ground for 36 (HD) Squadron and as a Marine Operations Station for 252 Squadron. It was in operation from December 1916 until June 1919. Four Bessonneau hangars were erected at the station.

Easting:
3618

Northing:
7061

Grid Reference:
NZ36187061

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
North East Aircraft Museum, 2010, www.neaviationresearch.org.uk/Airfields/Histories/Tynemouth.htm

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