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Coordinates: 52°38′36″N 1°20′2″E / 52.64333°N 1.33389°E / 52.64333; 1.33389
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Royal Air Force Station Mousehold Heath
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
TypeFlying station
Based nearNorwich, Norfolk, England
Royal Air Force Ensign
MarchRoyal Air Force March Past


The area 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.

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.

Remains

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.[1]

References

Notes
  1. ^ Mousehold Heath

See also

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52°38′36″N 1°20′2″E / 52.64333°N 1.33389°E / 52.64333; 1.33389

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