RAF Barton Bendish

RAF Barton Bendish was an airfield for the Royal Air Force located on the far side of the Downham Market to Swaffham road from its parent station, RAF Marham. It was built because at the outbreak of the Second World War it was considered important for bomber stations to have a satellite airfield. The only aircraft known to have operated out of Barton Bendish were Vickers Wellington bombers from Marham. It was abandoned in 1942, as it was considered too close to the parent station to be developed further.

RAF Barton Bendish
Norwich, Norfolk in England
RAF Barton Bendish is located in Norfolk
RAF Barton Bendish
RAF Barton Bendish
Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates52°36′30″N 000°32′47″E
TypeRoyal Air Force station
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Bomber Command
Site history
Built1939 (1939)
In use1939-1942 (1942)
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II
Airfield information
Elevation14 metres (46 ft) AMSL

See also

References

  1. "Barton Bendish". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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