Eshott Airfield

Eshott Airfield is a former British Royal Air Force (RAF) World War II airfield in Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.

Eshott Airfield is home to two flying schools, Purple Aviation and Northumbria Microlights.

Purple Aviation operates two Evektor Eurostar EV-97 aircraft powered by a Rotax 912 engine along with one flexi-wing, the Pegasus Quik GT450. And talks have commenced upon the purchase of another aircraft.

Northumbria Microlights operates a Medway SLA-80, the only SLA-80 aircraft used in flight training in the British Isles.

Second World War

From 10 November 1942 during the Second World War it was home to No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF. Training on Supermarine Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944.

Modern use

Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small, light aircraft. It has both tarmac and grass runways.

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Eshott

Coordinates: 55°16′16″N 1°40′44″W / 55.271°N 1.679°W / 55.271; -1.679

Eshott is a village in Northumberland, England.

It is located 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. A small former RAF aerodrome, Eshott Airfield, is located there. Eshott Hall was purchased by the Reverend Robert Parker at the beginning of 2010.

The historic mansion house at Eshott Hall is not an hotel but the North East's only five star, gold award stately home providing accommodation, wedding and conferencing facilities, North of The Tyne. It is one of the current eight venues in Britain which hold the award alongside The Dorchester and Chewton Glen.