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The area of [[Norwich, Norfolk|Norwich]] between the [[Salhouse]] and [[Plumstead, Norfolk|Plumstead]] roads (outside of the outer ring road) was originally the [[Cavalry]] Training Ground and then became the [[Royal Flying Corps]] Mousehold Heath aerodrome where [[Boulton & Paul Ltd|Boulton Paul]], among other manufacturers, passed over{{clarify}} the aircraft they made for service. It was sometimes known as Norwich aerodrome by the Royal Flying Corps before it became '''Royal Air Force Mousehold Heath''' in April 1918.
The area of [[Norwich, Norfolk|Norwich]] between the [[Salhouse]] and [[Plumstead, Norfolk|Plumstead]] roads (outside of the outer ring road) was originally the [[Cavalry]] Training Ground and then became the [[Royal Flying Corps]] Mousehold Heath aerodrome where [[Boulton & Paul Ltd|Boulton & Paul]], among other manufacturers, passed over the aircraft they made for service. It was sometimes known as Norwich aerodrome by the Royal Flying Corps before it became '''Royal Air Force Mousehold Heath''' in April 1918.


After the [[World War I|First World War]], Boulton and Paul continued to use the site. The Norwich & Norfolk Aero Club was formed at the airfield in 1927 which then became the first [[Norwich International Airport|Norwich Airport]] in 1933. The airfield fell into disuse during the [[World War II|Second World War]] and has now mostly been redeveloped for housing.
After the [[World War I|First World War]], Boulton and Paul continued to use the site. The Norwich & Norfolk Aero Club was formed at the airfield in 1927 which then became the first [[Norwich International Airport|Norwich Airport]] in 1933. The airfield fell into disuse during the [[World War II|Second World War]] and has now mostly been redeveloped for housing.
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|July 1918 – November 1918
|July 1918 – November 1918
|[[Airco DH.9]]
|[[Airco DH.9]]
|Operated various aircraft for training before gaining the DH.9s in October 1918.<ref name="Jefford" />
|Operated various aircraft for training before gaining the DH.9s in October 1918.<ref name="Jefford">Jefford 1988, p. 168</ref>
|-
|-
|[[No. 40 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School RAF]]
|[[No. 40 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School RAF]]
|August to September 1939
|August to September 1939
|[[Miles Magister]]
|[[Miles Magister]]
|Operated by Air Contractors Limited and also used the [[Hawker Audax]] and [[Hawker Hind]].<ref name="Sturtivant106" />
|Operated by Air Contractors Limited and also used the [[Hawker Audax]] and [[Hawker Hind]].<ref name="Sturtivant106">Sturtivant 2007, p. 106</ref>
|-
|-
|No. 3 (Training) Group Navigation School
|No. 3 (Training) Group Navigation School
|July to November 1919
|July to November 1919
|[[Airco DH.9]]
|[[Airco DH.9]]
|<ref name="Sturtivant160" />
|<ref name="Sturtivant160">Sturtivant 2007, p. 160</ref>
|}
|}
'''No. 3 Aircraft Acceptance Park''' was formed at the aerodrome on 22 March 1917 originally as the '''Norwich Aircraft Acceptance Park''' later designated the '''No. 3 (Norwich) Aircraft Acceptance Park''' and on 26 July 1919 became the '''Norwich Storage Park'''. The park accepted aircraft into service from local manufacturers Boulton Paul, [[Mann Egerton]], Portholme and [[Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies]].<ref name="Sturtivant39" />
'''No. 3 Aircraft Acceptance Park''' was formed at the aerodrome on 22 March 1917 originally as the '''Norwich Aircraft Acceptance Park''' later designated the '''No. 3 (Norwich) Aircraft Acceptance Park''' and on 26 July 1919 became the '''Norwich Storage Park'''. The park accepted aircraft into service from local manufacturers Boulton Paul, [[Mann Egerton]], Portholme and [[Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies]].<ref>Sturtivant 2007, p. 39</ref>


[[No. 3 Group RAF|No. 3 Group]] headquarters was located at Mousehold Heath between July and November 1919.<ref name="Sturtivant149" />
[[No. 3 Group RAF|No. 3 Group]] headquarters was located at Mousehold Heath between July and November 1919.<ref name="Sturtivant149">Sturtivant 2007, p. 149</ref>


==Current use==
==Current use==


Several original buildings remain in industrial use, including hangars and other buildings on the [[Salhouse]] Industrial Estate. Part of the flying field survives as the playing field for the [[Open Academy]], formerly [[Heartsease Estate, Norwich|Heartsease]] High School.<ref>[http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html Mousehold Heath] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609004432/http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html |date=9 June 2013 }}</ref>
Several original buildings remain in industrial use, including hangars and other buildings on the [[Salhouse]] Industrial Estate. Part of the flying field survives as the playing field for the [[Open Academy]], formerly [[Heartsease Estate, Norwich|Heartsease]] High School.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html |title= Mousehold Heath |website= norfolk-airfields.co.uk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609004432/http://www.norfolk-airfields.co.uk/mouse.html |archive-date=9 June 2013 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of former Royal Air Force stations]]
*[[List of former Royal Air Force stations]]
*[[Mousehold Heath]]
*[[Mousehold Heath]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}
⚫
{{reflist}}


==References==
==References==
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* {{cite book |last= Jefford |first= C.G. |title= RAF Squadrons |year=1988 |publisher= Airlife Publishing Ltd |isbn= 1-85310-053-6}}
===Citations===
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*{{cite book |last=Sturtivant |first=Ray | title = RAF Flying Training and Support Units since 1912 | publisher = Air-Britain | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-0-85130-365-9}}
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{{reflist|2|refs=
<ref name="Jefford">Jefford 1988, p. 168</ref>
<ref name="Sturtivant39">Sturtivant 2007, p. 39</ref>
<ref name="Sturtivant106">Sturtivant 2007, p. 106</ref>
<ref name="Sturtivant149">Sturtivant 2007, p. 149</ref>
<ref name="Sturtivant160">Sturtivant 2007, p. 160</ref>
}}

==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Mousehold-Heath UK Airfields & Airports article on Mousehold]
*[http://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Mousehold-Heath UK Airfields & Airports article on Mousehold]

===Bibliography===
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* {{cite book |last= Jefford |first= C.G. |title= RAF Squadrons |year=1988 |publisher= Airlife Publishing Ltd |isbn= 1-85310-053-6}}
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*{{cite book |last=Sturtivant |first=Ray | title = RAF Flying Training and Support Units since 1912 | publisher = Air-Britain | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-0-85130-365-9}}

{{Royal Air Force}}
{{Royal Air Force}}


Revision as of 21:38, 11 March 2024

RAF Mousehold Heath
Mousehold Aerodrome
Near Norwich, Norfolk in England
Beardmore Inflexible aircraft at the Norwich Air Display, Mousehold Aerodrome, May 1929
RAF Mousehold Heath is located in Norfolk
RAF Mousehold Heath
RAF Mousehold Heath
Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates52°38′36″N 001°20′02″E / 52.64333°N 1.33389°E / 52.64333; 1.33389
TypeRoyal Air Force station
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Site history
Built1916 (1916)
In use1916-1933 (1933)
Airfield information
Elevation39 metres (128 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Grass

The area of Norwich between the Salhouse and Plumstead roads (outside of the outer ring road) was originally the Cavalry Training Ground and then became the Royal Flying Corps Mousehold Heath aerodrome where Boulton & Paul, among other manufacturers, passed over the aircraft they made for service. It was sometimes known as Norwich aerodrome by the Royal Flying Corps before it became Royal Air Force Mousehold Heath in April 1918.

After the First World War, Boulton and Paul continued to use the site. The Norwich & Norfolk Aero Club was formed at the airfield in 1927 which then became the first Norwich Airport in 1933. The airfield fell into disuse during the Second World War and has now mostly been redeveloped for housing.

History

The following squadrons and units were posted here at some point:

Unit Dates Aircraft Notes
No. 18 Squadron RFC August to November 1915 Vickers FB 5 Operated the Bristol Scout, Martinsyde S.1 and Farman Shorthorn for training before moving to France in November 1915 with the Vickers FB 5.[1]
No. 37 Squadron RFC 15 April 1916 to 16 April 1916 Formed at Norwich from elements of 9 RS before moving on the next day to Orfordness.[1]
No. 85 Squadron RFC August to November 1917 Various [1]
No. 117 Squadron RAF July 1918 – November 1918 Airco DH.9 Operated various aircraft for training before gaining the DH.9s in October 1918.[1]
No. 40 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School RAF August to September 1939 Miles Magister Operated by Air Contractors Limited and also used the Hawker Audax and Hawker Hind.[2]
No. 3 (Training) Group Navigation School July to November 1919 Airco DH.9 [3]

No. 3 Aircraft Acceptance Park was formed at the aerodrome on 22 March 1917 originally as the Norwich Aircraft Acceptance Park later designated the No. 3 (Norwich) Aircraft Acceptance Park and on 26 July 1919 became the Norwich Storage Park. The park accepted aircraft into service from local manufacturers Boulton Paul, Mann Egerton, Portholme and Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies.[4]

No. 3 Group headquarters was located at Mousehold Heath between July and November 1919.[5]

Current use

Several original buildings remain in industrial use, including hangars and other buildings on the Salhouse Industrial Estate. Part of the flying field survives as the playing field for the Open Academy, formerly Heartsease High School.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Jefford 1988, p. 168
  2. ^ Sturtivant 2007, p. 106
  3. ^ Sturtivant 2007, p. 160
  4. ^ Sturtivant 2007, p. 39
  5. ^ Sturtivant 2007, p. 149
  6. ^ "Mousehold Heath". norfolk-airfields.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013.

References

  • Jefford, C.G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. Airlife Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Sturtivant, Ray (2007). RAF Flying Training and Support Units since 1912. Air-Britain. ISBN 978-0-85130-365-9.
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