RAF East Fortune, Military aerodrome in East Lothian, Scotland
The Royal Air Force station contains multiple hangars, training facilities, and operational buildings spread across a flat terrain at sea level elevation point.
Established in 1916, RAF East Fortune operated as a fighter station during World War I and later became a night fighter training center in World War II.
The Scottish National Museum of Flight now occupies the former military buildings, displaying aircraft and aviation artifacts from different periods of British history.
Visitors can access the museum daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available that explain the technical aspects of aircraft maintenance.
The British airship R34 departed from East Fortune in 1919 to complete the first east-west transatlantic return flight, covering 6000 miles in total distance.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Scotland
Location: Athelstaneford
Inception: 1916
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 55.99967,-2.71739
Latest update: September 23, 2025 13:18
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