RAF Deanland

RAF Deanland is a former Royal Air Force advanced landing ground located 4 mi west of Hailsham, East Sussex and 13.4 mi north east of Brighton, East Sussex, England

History
The airfield was heavily involved in the fight against the V-1 flying bomb's (with 185 destroyed) and during D-Day where it is believed to be home of the first Supermarine Spitfire squadron to provide air cover.

The landing ground was used by multiple units:
 * No. 64 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 91 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 234 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 302 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 308 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 317 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 322 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 345 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 611 Squadron RAF.
 * No. 131 Airfield.
 * No. 149 Airfield.
 * No. 149 (Long Range Fighter) Wing.

Current use
In 2012 the airfield is still in use as a private airstrip.