Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Stow Maries
1916-
1nm NNE of South Woodham Ferrers, Maldon, Essex, England
51.669722, 0.632361 · 185 feet
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Stow Maries Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Maldon, Essex, England, CM3 6RN, United Kingdom
Nearby Locations
| Km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Communications Station | 1.6 | 218° | |
 Rettendon Wheatsheaf |
6.7 | 270° | |
| Hanningfield Metals |
11.5 | 276° | |
| London Southend | EGMC | 11.8 | 158° |
| Church Hall Farm |
12.6 | 125° | |
| New Hall School | 13.2 | 322° |
Opened in World War One (aka The Great War) in 1916 as a Royal Flying Corps base on land originally owned by nearby Flambirds Farm. It closed for military operations in 1919. It was never re-used during WWII and as a consequence, has a legacy of RFC, rather than RAF buildings and heritage.
The airfield remains open for single engined light aircraft and special events. The airfield is c 0.5nm NE of a source of intense radio emissions at Bushy Hill.
The airfield remains open for single engined light aircraft and special events. The airfield is c 0.5nm NE of a source of intense radio emissions at Bushy Hill.