RNAS Pulham
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RNAS Pulham (later RAF Pulham) was a Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) airship station, near Pulham St Mary, 18 mi (29 km) south of Norwich, England. Though land was purchased by the Admiralty in 1912 the site was not operational until 1915. From 1918 to 1958, the unit was a Royal Air Force establishment. The land today is in private ownership, and little remains above ground.
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RNAS Pulham | |
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Looking north-east at the R-33 at its mooring mast at RNAS Pulham circa 1921. Shed 2 is on the left and shed 1 is on the right. The hydrogen storage tanks can be seen behind. | |
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Airport type | Military: Airship station |
Operator | Royal Navy, RAF |
Location | Pulham St Mary |
In use | 1915–1948 |
Elevation AMSL | 138 ft / 42 m |
Coordinates | 52°24′26″N 1°13′45″E |
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