Cullercoats, aerodrome

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

20TH CENTURY

Specific Period

First World War 1914 to 1918

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

436180

Northing

570610

Grid Reference

NZ436180570610

Sources

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