Tynemouth (Cullercoats) Aerodrome
Location : Between Tynemouth & Whitley Bay
OS Ref : NZ 361 706
Tynemouth (Cullercoats) was used as both a landing ground for 36(HD)Sqn and Marine Operations Station for 252Sqn. It occupied 45 acres of land measuring 650 x 330 yards and was in operation between December 1916 and June 1919. Four Bessonneau hangars were erected at the station.
Based units
Unit | Arrived From | Arrival Date | Dept Date | Departed To | Aircraft |
252Sqn 507 & 508 Flt | Cramlington | 08/06/1918 | 05/1919 | (Killingholme (as a Cadre) | |
252Sqn HQ | South Shields | 04/07/1918 | 31/01/1919 | Killingholme |