1. Established in 1916 as a seaplane base by the RFC at Bembridge Point (see map above), initially with four Short 184 aircraft operated by 412 and 413 Flights. In August 1918 absorbed by 253 (Nizam of Hyderabad's) SQ with a total of 12 aircraft (including Hamble Babies and Campanias). 253 Sq disbanded 31st May 1919, but the station remained operational until 1920. Later in 1923, the hangar which had been built to accommodate the aircraft was dismantled and taken to Shanklin where it was re-erected for use as a theatre. Presently used by Summerland Amusement Arcade .

1. Sources: http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/iowweb/rfcb.html#

2. The Short Type 184 was a British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo carrying folder seaplane designed by Short Brothers.

2. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Type_184