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Thrapston
| Also known as: | RFC Thrapston / Thrapston Landing Ground |
| County: | Northamptonshire |
| Current Status: | Unknown (location not known) |
| Date: | 1 October 1916 - 24 March 1917 (relinquished) |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RFC |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter |
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2 and BE12 variants fighters of No 75 Squadron had Thrapston available to them as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One. The airfield was given up due to the food shortage situation affecting Britain at the time and tactical reasons.
Main unit(s) present:
- No 75 Sqn
| Home Defence Flight Station(s): |
