RAF Mattishall
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RAF Mattishall was a First World War landing field, built in order to accommodate aircraft intercepting Zeppelin
bombers. Aircraft of 51 Squadron
operated from Mattishall
. Now the airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.
Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship pioneered by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century. It was based on designs he had outlined in 1874 and detailed in 1893. His plans were reviewed by committee in 1894 and patented in the United States on 14 March 1899...
bombers. Aircraft of 51 Squadron
No. 51 Squadron RAF
No. 51 Squadron of the Royal Air Force most recently operated the Nimrod R1 from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire until June 2011. Crews from No. 51 Squadron are currently training alongside the US Air Force on the Boeing RC-135, which is planned to enter service with the RAF over the next seven years...
operated from Mattishall
Mattishall
Mattishall is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated in the heart of Norfolk 13 miles from the centre of Norwich and four miles from Dereham, at the geographical centre of Norfolk....
. Now the airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.
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See also
- Royal Air Force station
- List of RAF stations
- List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons