RAF Mattishall | |
Nearest Town: | Mattishall, Norfolk |
Country: | England |
Type: | Royal Air Force landing ground |
Pushpin Map: | Norfolk |
Pushpin Label: | RAF Mattishall |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Shown within Norfolk |
Ownership: | Air Ministry |
Operator: | Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps |
Used: | 1915- |
Battles: | First World War |
Elevation: | 46m (151feet) |
R1-Number: | 00/00 |
R1-Surface: | Grass field |
RAF Mattishall is a former Royal Flying Corps landing ground located east of Mattishall, Norfolk and north west of Norwich, Norfolk, England.
The landing ground was in use during the First World War initially under the control of the Royal Flying Corps until 1 April 1918 when the site was turned over to the Royal Air Force and was renamed from RFC Mattishall to RAF Mattishall. The site was used by aircraft intercepting Zeppelin bombers.[1] Aircraft of 51 Squadron operated from Mattishall.[2]
The airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.[1]