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Monument record TQ 97 SW 1260 - Rfc Sheerness
Summary
The site of a First World War airfield at Sheerness. It was established as a Royal Flying Corps emergency landing ground in early 1917 for use by home defence aircraft. In 1918 it was also used by airplanes operating on the Sheerness ranges.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9320 7480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
The site of a First World War airfield at Sheerness. It was established as a Royal Flying Corps emergency landing ground in early 1917 for use by home defence aircraft. In 1918 it was also used by airplanes operating in the Sheerness ranges. (1)
<1> 2005, THE MILITARY AIRFIELDS OF BRITAIN; SOUTHERN ENGLAND, KENT, HAMPSHIRE, SURREY AND SUSSEX (Unspecified Type). SWX21105.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX21105 (No record type): 2005. THE MILITARY AIRFIELDS OF BRITAIN; SOUTHERN ENGLAND, KENT, HAMPSHIRE, SURREY AND SUSSEX.
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Record last edited
Feb 9 2026 9:25AM