Monument record MLI88712 - Site of RAF Leadenham

Summary

Site of RAF Leadenham

Type and Period (3)

  • (First World War to Early 20th Century - 1916 AD to 1919 AD)
  • (First World War to Early 20th Century - 1916 AD to 1919 AD)
  • (First World War to Early 20th Century - 1916 AD to 1919 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

PRN 63992 Leadenham aerodrome opened in September 1916 with the arrival of 'C' Flight of 38 (Home Defence) Squadron that operated against enemy Zeppelin raids. At the end of May 1918 the flight moved away from Leadenham to France. In August 1918 No.90 Squadron was re-formed and 'A' Flight was detached to Leadenham, but the threat of Zeppelin raids had diminished by this time and the flight saw no action. After the end of the First World War the flight remained at Leadenham until June 1919 when the squadron was disbanded. The 86 acre (35ha) aerodrome probably closed at about the same time. Concrete searchlight bases, which were used in conjunction with the aerodrome, are still to be seen in the neighbouring woodland (1984).{1}{2}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: T.N. Hancock. 1978. Bomber County. p.120.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Ron N.E. Blake, Mike Hodgson and Bill J. Taylor. 1984. The Airfields of Lincolnshire Since 1912. p.120.
  •  Website: Johnston, Philip Ralph. 2008. RAF-Lincolnshire.info. http://raf-lincolnshire.info. http://raf-lincolnshire.info/leadenham/leadenham.htm.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 97163 52418 (1224m by 408m)
Civil Parish LEADENHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE
Civil Parish WELBOURN, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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