RAF Mattishall

{{Short description|Former RAF station in Norfolk, England}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}

{{Use British English|date=May 2013}}

{{Infobox military installation

| name = RAF Mattishall
RFC Mattishall

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| nearest_town = Mattishall, Norfolk

| country = England

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| type = Royal Air Force landing ground

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| pushpin_label = RAF Mattishall

| pushpin_map_caption = Shown within Norfolk

| ownership = Air Ministry

| operator = Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps

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| built = {{Start date|1915}}

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| battles = First World War

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RAF Mattishall is a former Royal Flying Corps landing ground located {{Convert|1|mi}} east of Mattishall, Norfolk and {{Convert|10.2|mi}} north west of Norwich, Norfolk, England.

History

The landing ground was in use during the First World War initially under the control of the Royal Flying Corps until 1 April 1918 when the site was turned over to the Royal Air Force and was renamed from RFC Mattishall to RAF Mattishall. The site was used by aircraft intercepting Zeppelin bombers.{{cite web|url=http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/mattishall |title=Mattishall |publisher=Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust|accessdate=28 February 2013}} Aircraft of 51 Squadron operated from Mattishall.[http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmarham/events/rafmarham191619.cfm RAF Marham 1916–1919]

Current use

The airfield has been returned to use for agriculture.

See also

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