Stow Maries Aerodrome

Stow Maries Aerodrome
Stow Maries, Essex in England
Abandoned building at Stow Maries
Stow Maries Aerodrome is located in Essex
Stow Maries Aerodrome
Stow Maries Aerodrome
Location within Essex
Coordinates51°40′14″N 0°37′56″E / 51.670443°N 0.632104°E / 51.670443; 0.632104
Grid referenceTL820001
TypeHome Defence (HD) airfield
Area118 acres (48 ha)[1]
Site information
OperatorRoyal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
BuiltAugust 1916 (August 1916)
In useMay 1917–April 1919 (May 1917–April 1919)
Garrison information
Past
commanders		Claude Alward Ridley
Airfield information
Runways
Direction Length and surface
 Grass

Stow Maries Aerodrome[note 1][2] is a historical airfield located in the village of Stow Maries, Essex, England. The airfield was in use by the Royal Flying Corps (latterly the Royal Air Force) during the First World War. It has been given listed status on account of being the best preserved airfield complete with First World War era buildings and is open to the public as a visitor attraction.

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