Site of First World War miliary airfield, North Benfleet (EHER 19355)
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Summary
The site of a First World War airfield at North Benfleet used by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) between 1916 and 1918/1919. The airfield was a Second Class night landing strip used by 39 Squadron. The site covered 37 acres and the only facilities available were a wet weather shelter, a windsock and ground signals.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7605 8816 (393m by 506m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOWERS GIFFORD AND NORTH BENFLEET, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
The site of a First World War airfield at North Benfleet used by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) between 1916 and 1919. The airfield was a Second Class night landing strip used by 39 Squadron. The site covered 37 acres and the only facilities available were a wet weather shelter, a windsock and ground signals. <1>
This site is now bisected by the A13 and is close to the junction with the A130, which skirts the south-east. Only the south of the former airfield remains relatively unaffected. This site is unlikely to have any archaeological potential regarding its WWI use. <2>
In use October 1916 - November 1918 (last known date). Note this source has the final date for the airfield as 1918. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX59856 Bibliographic reference: Doyle, P.. 1997. Fields of the First: History of Aircraft Landing Grounds in Essex Used During the First World War.
- <2> SEX59857 DESC TEXT: Pratt, N.. 2001. WWI airfield management recommendations and archaeological potential.
- <3> SEX76093 Webpage: Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust, Airfield Finder. 2010.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1514846
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 NE 38