Matlaske

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Matlaske St Peter

Matlaske is a small village and parish in the county of Norfolk, England, about five miles north-west of Aylsham. The name may also be spelled Matlask.

Its church, St Peter, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. Barningham Hall owned by the Motratcliffe family is a fine example of the architecture to be found in the region; other noticeable landmarks are the Old School House and also the aerodrome; 09/42, airfield was allocated to 8th USAAF as a fighter base but was only used 03/43 to 04/43 by P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th FG from Kings Cliffe. 08/42 to 07/43, 56 Sqn Typhoons from Snailwell, moved to Manston. 195, 245, 266, 609 Sqn Typhoons, 19 Sqn Spitfires and USAAF 56 FG Thunderbolts detached here at various times 08/42 to 08/43. 04/43 to 05/43, 1489 Flight target towing with Henley, Lysander, Martinet and Master, also based at Coltishall and Sutton Bridge. 08/43, Airfield transferred to 8th USAAF control and rebuilt, not actually opened under 8th USAAF control. Reopened 09/44 and used by 3, 19, 56, 65, 122, 229, 451, 453, 486, and 602 Sqns at various times until 10/45. 07/45 to 10/45, Army Co-operation Austers.

[edit] External links

• Website with photos of Matlaske St Peter

Coordinates: 52.86° N 01.19° E

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