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Howden
| Also known as: | Howden Aerodrome / RAF Howden / RNAS Howden |
| County: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Current Status: | Farmland / Industry / Leisure activity |
| Date: | 15 March 1916 - 2 December 1930 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RNAS / Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Aircraft manufacture / Maritime patrol |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Barnes Wallis Inn
- Boothferry Golf Club
- Howden Library
- Howden Town Council
Main unit(s) present:
- RAF Airship Base (Home)
- School of Airship Training
Aerial view of Howden Airship Station, 7 September 2005.
Remains of buildings at Howden, 20 September 2007.
The R.100 airship at Howden, 1929. Courtesy of British Pathé
