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Wilmington (Arlington)
| Also known as: | Arlington Landing Ground / Hailsham / RAF Arlington / RFC Arlington / Wilmington Aerodrome |
| County: | East Sussex |
| Current Status: | Farmland |
| Date: | 1916 (earliest known date December) - September 1939 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / RFC / Civil |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Fighter / General aviation |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):
- Arlington Parish Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 39 Sqn
- No 78 Sqn
- Eastbourne Flying Club
- National Aviation Displays Ltd
- Sussex Aero Club
Amy Johnson opening Eastbourne Flying Club Meeting, 1937. Courtesy of British Pathé
Plan of Wilmington. Courtesy of Ed Andrews
| Home Defence Flight Station(s): | Gosport / Penshurst (Chiddingstone Causeway) / Telscombe Cliffs |
