Yeovil
Major
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"Westland ensured that every bomber built at the Yeovil factory during World War One was delivered to France complete with a barrel containing cider in the rear seat to act as a form of ballast.
"| Also known as: | Judwin / Yeovil Aerodrome / Yeovil/Judwin / Yeovil/Westland |
| County: | Somerset |
| Current Status: | Aviation |
| Date: | Opened April 1917 |
| Current Use: | Active |
| Used By: | Civil |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Roles: | Aircraft manufacture (main role) / General aviation / Trainer |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Airfield Tavern
- Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society
- Yeovil Chamber of Trade & Commerce
- Yeovil Library
- Yeovil Town Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 81 EGS / SW 81 EGS
- No 81 GS
- AgustaWestland
- Dorset GC
- Westland Aircraft Ltd
Prince Philip visits Westland at Yeovil, 1957. Courtesy of British Pathé
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