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Murton
| Also known as: | Murton Landing Ground / RAF Murton / RFC Murton |
| County: | City of York |
| Current Status: | Farmland |
| Date: | October 1917 - 1919 (notification of relinquishment 13 March) |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter |
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2 and BE12 variants fighters of No 76 Squadron had Murton available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One, these aircraft soon being replaced by Bristol F2bs in 1918 which remained in service after the end of fighting.
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
- Murton Parish Council
- Osbaldwick Parish Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 76 Sqn
| Home Defence Flight Station(s): |
