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Coal Aston Aerodrome
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RAF Coal Aston

RAF Coal Aston was a First World War era aerodrome operated by the Royal Flying Corps, and then the Royal Air Force, between 1915 and 1921. Originally built as a both a day and night landing ground, the site became the Northern Aircraft Repair Depot (NARD).

History[edit]

In December 1921, the land and assets were passed to the Disposal and Liquidation Committee.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Naval And Military Royal Air Force". The Times. No. 42893. 2 December 1921. p. 12. ISSN 0140-0460.

Sources[edit]

  • Handley, Christine; Rotherham, Ian D., eds. (2023). WW1 Airfield to City Suburb: Meadowhead, Norton, Greenhill. Sheffield: Wildtrack Publishing. ISBN 9781904098737.

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