About the Airfield
RAF Mona
ICAO Code: EGOQ
Coordinates
53°15′31″N 004°22′25″W
Elevation
62 metres (203 ft) AMSL
History
The First World War Years
The Second World War Years
The Second World War Years
The Royal Navy opened Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Anglesey at present day Mona on 26th September 1915 as a base for SS Class airships. Also known as RNAS Bodffordd, RNAS Gwalchmai and RNAS Llangefni, the field provided a base for airships providing cover to shipping in the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay. In 1920, the site was bought by Anglesey Council.
The Second World War Years
The Second World War Years
The Second World War Years
In 1941, the site was requisitioned for an airfield and a former isolation hospital was transferred to Llangefni. From 1942 - 1943, hangars and concrete runways were laid down and the base named RAF Heneglwys although it was soon renamed RAF Mona. During the war the airfield saw Blackburn Botha torpedo Bombers, Fairey Battles, Miles Marti
In 1941, the site was requisitioned for an airfield and a former isolation hospital was transferred to Llangefni. From 1942 - 1943, hangars and concrete runways were laid down and the base named RAF Heneglwys although it was soon renamed RAF Mona. During the war the airfield saw Blackburn Botha torpedo Bombers, Fairey Battles, Miles Martinets and Avro Ansons. By the end of the war 1,786 personnel were based at Mona.
After the War
The Second World War Years
After the War
At the end of World War II, Mona was placed into care and maintenance until opening again in 1951 as a relief landing ground for RAF Valley which operated De Havilland Vampire jet fighters with Number 202 Advanced Flying School.
Present Day
The Second World War Years
After the War
Mona operates as a Relief Landing Ground for RAF Valley which operates BAE Hawk jets and Textron Texans for flying training. The airfield is leased at weekends and some weekday evenings to Mona Flying Club but remains a RAF station.