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Benton
| Also known as: | Benton Landing Ground / RAF Benton / RFC Benton |
| County: | Tyne and Wear |
| Current Status: | Housing |
| Date: | June 1917 - June 1919 (relinquished) |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter |
Various fighter types of No 36 Squadron had Benton available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One, these aircraft being replaced by Bristol F2bs in 1918 which remained in service after the end of fighting.
Main unit(s) present:
- No 36 Sqn
| Home Defence Flight Station(s): |
