Ouston Airfield (disused)

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Ouston Airfield (disused) by peter maddison as part of the Geograph project.

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Ouston Airfield (disused)

Image: © peter maddison Taken: 1 Feb 2011

Ouston opened on 10 March 1941 as a fighter sector HQ under no 13 Group to replace RAF Usworth. September 1947 saw the airfield close as an active airfield. The airfield was passed to the army and renamed Albemarle Barracks. Between 1 November 1965 and the end of March 1966 it became the north-east regional airport, while Newcastle Airport runway was being lengthened. Ouston is now the home of 39 Regiment Royal Artillery. The runway area is used by the police for driver training.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.028601
Longitude
-1.870443