Langham

Map Reference TF990420
Multimap Aerial View
Runways 3 Concrete "A" layout
History

RAF Langham opened in 1940 as an all grass satellite to Bircham Newton, it closed in 1942 to be redeveloped with concrete runways. During the war it operated in a variety of roles including, target towing, army co-operation, coastal patrol and anti-shipping. Flying ceased in 1958, the airfield is now home to the ubiquitous turkey sheds.
Another of Langhams claims to fame is it's Dome Trainer, one of the few remaining.

Astra Dome at Langham
Books

Bartram, Len RAF Langham 1940-1948

McKenzie, Roderick (2004) Ghost Fields of Norfolk Buy it
Links

Langham Airfield
RAF Bircham Newton Memorial Project See Langham page

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