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Eshott (Felton)
| Also known as: | Bockenfield (unofficial local name) / RAF Eshott / RAF Station, Eshott |
| County: | Northumberland |
| Current Status: | Aviation / Farmland / Public road |
| Date: | Opened November 1942 |
| Current Use: | Active |
| Used By: | RAF / Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Paved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Anti-aircraft co-operation / General aviation (main role) / Trainer (main role) |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 31/01/2019):
- Eshott Airfield Ltd
- Felton and Swarland Local History Society
- Felton Parish Council – name only
- Thirston Parish Council
Notable Past Associated Organisations:
- Northumbrian Kart Club
Main unit(s) present:
- No 57 OTU
- No 289 Sqn
- No 291 Sqn
- No 2777 Sqn RAF Regiment
- No 2803 Sqn RAF Regiment
- Purple Aviation
Remains of airfield buildings at Eshott, 11 February 2010.
