Monument record MLI20490 - RAF Sutton Bridge
Summary
The airfield at RAF Sutton Bridge opened in 1926 as a training station, but became inactive in 1946, before fully closing in 1958.
Type and Period (1)
- AIRFIELD (Early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century - 1926 AD to 1958 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Sutton Bridge airfield was opened in 1926 as a training station. Squadrons of Spitfires and Hurricanes were based there during the Second World War. The airfield became inactive in 1946. {1}
The airfield was re-named in January 1932 as No.3 Armament Training Camp. The airfield was fully operational by 1936, although the landing strip was always grass with a steel mesh net, rather than tarmac. Although its main role was as a training facility, three fighter squadrons of Spitfires and Hurricanes were based here during the Second World War (254, 264 and 266 Squadrons). As one of the RAF's main training facilities, the airfield was a prime target for German attack and was subjected to about a dozen Luftwaffe bombing raids. The airfield became inactive in 1946 and was finally closed in 1958. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1060 Bibliographic Reference: T.N. Hancock. 1978. Bomber County. pp.6, 26, 28, 35, 54, 82, 89, 127.
- <2> SLI15222 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London). 2005. Desk Based Assessment of Land at Sutton Bridge Power Station. PCAL site code: SBE 05.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 15011.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 484 194 (2860m by 2937m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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