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Broomfield (Chelmsford), Essex
| Also known as: | Broomfield Aerodrome / Broomfield Court / Broomfield Landing Ground / RAF Broomfield / RFC Broomfield |
| County: | Essex |
| Current Status: | Farmland |
| Date: | April 1916 - September 1932 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC / Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter / General aviation |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 31/07/2020):
- Broomfield Hospital – where ABCT’s memorial plaque sited
- Broomfield Library
- Broomfield Parish Council
- Brumfelda – local history group
- Chelmsford Library
Main unit(s) present:
- No 37 Sqn
- Aviation Transport, Sales and Service Ltd
Photograph of the plaque at Broomfield, 2020. Courtesy of Malcolm Taylor, Royal British Legion
A Comper Swift, most likely taken during Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day display at Broomfield on 17 May 1932. Courtesy of Malcolm Taylor
Broomfield airfield, 1932. Courtesy of Wendy Martin, Broomfield Parish Council
Duke of Kent arriving at Broomfield to open Chelmsford by-pass, 1932. Courtesy of Wendy Martin, Broomfield Parish Council
Youth of Britain II at Broomfield, 1932. Courtesy of Wendy Martin, Broomfield Parish Council
Sir Alan Cobham at Broomfield, 1932. Courtesy of Wendy Martin, Broomfield Parish Council
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