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Morpeth (Stannington)
| Also known as: | Morpeth Aerodrome / RAF Morpeth / RAF Station, Morpeth / Tranwell (unofficial local name) |
| County: | Northumberland |
| Current Status: | Industry / Open land |
| Date: | February 1942 (closed to flying) - 15 July 1948 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Paved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Trainer |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/08/2023):
- Mitford Parish Council – north side of airfield
- Morpeth Library
- Morpeth Town Council – name only
- Nobles Promotions – car boot sales
- Stannington Parish Council – east side of airfield
- Whalton Parish Council – west side of airfield
Main unit(s) present:
- No 4 AGS
- No 72 Sqn
- No 80 (French) OTU
- No 261 MU
- No 1614 (AAC) Flight
- Newcastle GC
Remains of the airfield at Morpeth, 8 April 2010.
Remains of the airfield at Morpeth, 8 April 2010.
A Blister hangar at Morpeth, 8 April 2010.
Firing Butt at Morpeth, 6 May 2015.
Firing Butt at Morpeth, 3 July 2016.
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