RAF Tatenhill |
| Hob Uid: 929224 | |
Location :
Staffordshire
East Staffordshire
Tatenhill, Hanbury
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| Grid Ref : SK1592024170 |
| Summary : The site of a former military airfield, RAF Tatenhill. The site of the airfield was mapped from cropmarks and stonework seen on air photographs. The airfield was opened in 1941 and closed in 1947. By 1944, the airfield was equipped with 3 intersecting runways constructed of concrete and wood chippings, 19 hard satandings, one T2 type hangar and two blister hangars. There was temporary accomodation for the airfield personell, who in December 1944 numbered 1024 men and 135 women. The airfield was a satellite of Wheaton Aston airfield, and was the base for 21 group (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. By 1985 the area was used for agriculture. |
More information : Cropmark and stonework airfield of Modern date seen as a single
linear feature defined by 1 stone foundation, with a maximum length
of 1500m. Mapped from AP's supplemented by survey information
derived from O.S. maps (1:10,000).
Centred at:-SK 1581 2404
Additional NGR's:
SK 1575 2451
SK 1615 2440
SK 1664 2468
SK 1660 2241
SK 1682 2407
SK 1633 2397
SK 1595 2365
SK 1560 2359
SK 1521 2359
SK 1521 2393
SK 1546 2409
SK 1559 2438
(Morph No. FR.25.4.1)
Notes :-
The central reference locates the main runway of this
airfield whilst the extra grid references delineate the
perimeter.
(1)
RAF Tatenhill. NGR given as SK 158 241. The airfield was opened in 1941 and closed in 1947. By 1944, the airfield was equipped with 3 intersecting runways constructed of concrete and wood chippings, 19 hard satandings, one T2 type hangar and two blister hangars. There was temporary accomodation for the airfield personell, who in December 1944 numbered 1024 men and 135 women. The airfield was a satellite of Wheaton Aston airfield, and was the base for 21 group (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. Land use in 1985 is given as agriculture.(2) |