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Bakewell
| Also known as: | The Flying Field |
| County: | Derbyshire |
| Current Status: | Unknown (precise location not known) |
| Date: | 14 August 1933 - 9 September 1935 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | General aviation |
N.B. The map position shown is the approximate known location of the airfield.
Sir Alan Cobham brought his National Aviation Day No 2 Tour display to Bakewell on 14 August 1933. Another No 2 Tour came again to the town on 9 September 1935.
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 31/12/2015):
- Bakewell and District Historical Society
- Bakewell Library
- Bakewell Town Council
Main unit(s) present:
- National Aviation Day Ltd
- National Aviation Displays Ltd
