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Knavesmire
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York Racecourse had to close to flying in a military capacity in May 1916 following a Zeppelin raid on the city and local inhabitants fearing that its flarepath might encourage more enemy airships to attack.
“| Also known as: | RFC Knavesmire / York Racecourse |
| County: | City of York |
| Current Status: | Leisure activity |
| Date: | 6 April 1916 - 1920s |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RFC / Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter / General aviation |
Main unit(s) present:
- No 33 Sqn
Photograph of the plaque at Knavesmire, 31 March 2021. Courtesy of Rachel Crabtree, York Racecourse
Looking across Knavesmire towards the racecourse buildings, 30 November 2019.
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