The story
Alt Name: Heathfield. Opened: 1941. Status in 1944: RAF. then RN. HMS Wagtail.. Current use: Housing. Remarks: Some sections of runway still visible including 07/25 which runs close to the current 31 threshold at Prestwick. Western taxiways covered by housing and golf course. Eastern taxiways still intact.
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You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.