Headcorn Aerodrome (RAF Lashenden)
Description:
The site contains a plaque dedicated to all who served from RAF Lashenden in 1943 and 1944. Headcorn Aerodrome was first used for general aviation in 1927 when the local landowner flew a First World War bomber, a BE2 bi-wing from here with a group of friends. Following the outbreak of World War II, the airfield was requisitioned by the Airfields Board in 1942 and prepared for operational service. Originally designated as a light bomber base for Operation Roundup with type-designed bomb storage facilities. Two Sommerfeld Track runways were laid, the main one being some 1,600 yards in length, with a secondary runway of 1,400 yards. Tracking and coconut matting were put down to form an all-weather structure that was held down by steel spikes. The RAF named the aerodrome Lashenden, which was an attempt to confuse the enemy, Lashenden is to the southwest of the field. RAF Lashenden became a prototype for the temporary Advanced Landing Ground airfields that were built in France after D-Day.
Source of information: goactionstations.co.uk
Address:
Shenley Road , TN27 9HX , Headcorn , Kent , England , UK
Headcorn Aerodrome is located along Shenley Road that is on the east of the A247, Bletchen Road, and Shenley Road intersection. The aerodrome is situated on the southern outskirts of Headcorn, about 3.2km southeast of the town center.
Source of photo: www.kentonline.co.uk
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
51.153560 0.646614 Shenley Road
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