Eshott Airfield

Eshott Airfield RAF Eshott (1942-1944) Bockenfield Aerodrome
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner/Operator	Eshott Airfield Ltd.
Location	Felton, Northumberland
Elevation AMSL	197 ft / 60 m
Coordinates	55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°WCoordinates: 55°16′46″N 01°43′05″W / 55.27944°N 1.71806°W
Website	www.eshottairfield.co.uk
Map
Eshott Airfield Location in Northumberland
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 01/19 610 2,001 Asphalt 01/19 550 1,804 Grass 08/26 550 1,804 Asphalt

Eshott Airfield is a former British Royal Air Force (RAF) World War II airfield in Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.

Eshott Airfield is home to two flying schools, Purple Aviation and Northumbria Microlights.

Purple Aviation operates two Evektor Eurostar EV-97 aircraft powered by a Rotax 912 engine along with one flexi-wing, the Pegasus Quik GT450. And talks have commenced upon the purchase of another aircraft.

Northumbria Microlights operates a Medway SLA-80, the only SLA-80 aircraft used in flight training in the British Isles.

Second World War

From 10 November 1942 during the Second World War it was home to No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF. Training on Supermarine Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944.^[1]

Modern use

Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small, light aircraft. It has both tarmac and grass runways.

The airfield is now the home of over 40 aircraft and has a clubhouse building, parking, and three hangar blocks.

References

1. "No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF", RAF Fighter Command 1939 - 1945

External links

• Official Website Eshott Airfield