Back to Normandy - Recently Added Listings - UK letter S-Z https://backtonormandy.org/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:33:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Yoxford X0YX (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15515-x0yx.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: n/k. Remarks: pre war civil]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:05:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15515-x0yx.html York (B) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15514-york.html Alt Name: Piccadilly. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: --. Remarks: Airspeed. Factory site only]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:04:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15514-york.html York X4YK (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15513-x4yk.html Alt Name: Rawcliffe/Clifton. Opened: 1936. Status in 1944: RAF. 12 Grp. Fighter Fwd A/F. Current use: Housing. Remarks: Despite being buried under the Rawcliffe estate a small section of runway remains visible south of the Clifton Moor roundabout.]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:03:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15513-x4yk.html York X4YM (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15512-x4ym.html Alt Name: Acaster Malbis. Opened: 1942. Status in 1944: RAF. 7 Grp. Bomber HCU. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Little used WW2 bomber field. Few buildings remain, tower converted to private house. Section of runway used by light aircraft. (04/2002)]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:02:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15512-x4ym.html York X4YR (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15511-x4yr.html Alt Name: Rufforth. Opened: 1942. Status in 1944: RAF. 7 Grp. Bomber HCU. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Active. A few early buildings remain.]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15511-x4yr.html Yeovilton EGDY (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15510-egdy.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1940. Status in 1944: RN. HMS Heron. Fighter School. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Active]]> fredvogels Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15510-egdy.html Yeovil EGHG (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15503-eghg.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Active]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:59:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15503-eghg.html Yelling X0YL (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15502-x0yl.html Alt Name: St Neots. Opened: --. Status in 1944: WW1 use only.. Current use: n/k. Remarks: 6NNW Bedford]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:58:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15502-x0yl.html Yeatsall Farm X3YF (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15501-x3yf.html Alt Name: Abbots Bromley. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: PS. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:57:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15501-x3yf.html Yearby X5YB (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15500-x5yb.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: PS. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:56:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15500-x5yb.html Yatesbury X2YB (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15499-x2yb.html Alt Name: Caine. Opened: 1917. Status in 1944: RAF. 27 Grp. Radio School. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: 2 EFTS and 10 EFTS. Some WW1 Belfast truss hangars still exist (one now collapsed), and later hangars. Admin buildings exist but in poor condition. Owner has intentions for restoration. Possible microlight activity (12/2003)]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:55:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15499-x2yb.html Yate X2YT (B) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15498-x2yt.html Alt Name: Chipping Sodbury. Opened: 1916?. Status in 1944: RFC Repair Depot. Current use: Housing. Remarks: Miles, Percival, Parnell. Long lost in housing.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:54:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15498-x2yt.html Yarnbury Castle X0YC (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15497-x0yc.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: WW1 use only.. Current use: n/k. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:53:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15497-x0yc.html Wyton EGUY (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15496-eguy.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1937. Status in 1944: RAF. 8 Grp. Bomber Ops. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Recently reactivated and used by Grob Tutors of a couple of UASs.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:52:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15496-eguy.html Wythenshawe X4WY (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15495-x4wy.html Alt Name: Manchester. Opened: 1929. Status in 1944: --. Current use: n/k. Remarks: Temporary Municipal Airport until Barton completed.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:51:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15495-x4wy.html Wymeswold X3WY (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15494-x3wy.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1942. Status in 1944: RAF. 44 Grp. Transport OTU. Current use: Industry. Remarks: Closed 1957 but mostly intact. Many of the buildings used by industry, farmers using hangers for storage.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:50:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15494-x3wy.html Wye X0WY (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15493-x0wy.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1916. Status in 1944: WW1 use only.. Current use: n/k. Remarks: 2NNE Ashford]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:49:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15493-x0wy.html Wycombe Air Park EGTB (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15492-egtb.html Alt Name: Booker/Marlow. Opened: 1939. Status in 1944: RAF. 50 Grp. EFTS. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: 21 EFTS. Active]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:48:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15492-egtb.html Wroughton X2RN (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15491-x2rn.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1940. Status in 1944: RAF. 41 Grp. Maintenance. Current use: Disused. Remarks: Now closed - was coded EGDT. Was last operational in the early '90s (hosted the PFA rally a couple of times). The Science Museum now own much of the site. (02/2003)]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:47:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15491-x2rn.html Wrexham X0XH (B) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15490-x0xh.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: Housing. Remarks: Closed 1920]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:46:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15490-x0xh.html Wrexham EGCE (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15489-egce.html Alt Name: Borras. Opened: 1941. Status in 1944: RAF. 21 Grp. AFU. Current use: Quarry. Remarks: This airfield was being quarried back in 1971. The runways have mostly gone.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:45:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15489-egce.html Wratting Common X3WC (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15488-x3wc.html Alt Name: West Wickham. Opened: 1943. Status in 1944: RAF. 3 Grp. Bomber Ops. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Hangars and small patches of taxiway still exist. Memorial next to road skirting western perimeter.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:44:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15488-x3wc.html Worthy Down X1WD (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15487-x1wd.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1918. Status in 1944: RN. HMS Kestrel. SAM AGS. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Experimental Flight Test Unit Supermarine. This was handed over to the Army around 1962 and is now the Royal Army Pay Corps establishment. (5/2006)]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:43:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15487-x1wd.html Wormwood Scrubs X0ZR (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15486-x0zr.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: WW1 use only.. Current use: Parkland. Remarks: Airship pilot school and repair depot.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:42:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15486-x0zr.html Wormingford X2WO (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15485-x2wo.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1916. Status in 1944: 8th AF. 55th Fighter Group. Current use: Gliding. Remarks: Very little visible. Runways and taxiways dug up but faint outline remains.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:41:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15485-x2wo.html Worksop X4WK (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15484-x4wk.html Alt Name: Scofton. Opened: 1943. Status in 1944: RAF. 91 Grp. Bomber OTU. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Nothing left now. Farmland.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:40:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15484-x4wk.html Workington X4WO (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15483-x4wo.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: n/k. Remarks: Post war civil]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:39:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15483-x4wo.html Worcester X3WO (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15482-x3wo.html Alt Name: Perdiswell. Opened: 1936. Status in 1944: RAF. 50 Grp. EFTS. Current use: Recreation. Remarks: 2 EFTS. Golf course. Extinct]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:38:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15482-x3wo.html Woonton X3WN (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15481-x3wn.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: PS. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:37:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15481-x3wn.html Woolston X2WL (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15480-x2wl.html Alt Name: Southampton. Opened: 1913. Status in 1944: --. Current use: Industry. Remarks: Pemberton-Billing then Supermarine. Production stopped after 1940.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:36:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15480-x2wl.html Woolfox Lodge X3WX (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15479-x3wx.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1940. Status in 1944: RAF. 7 Grp. Bomber HCU. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Quite a bit still appears to be extant as seen from the A1.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:35:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15479-x3wx.html Woodvale EGOW (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15478-egow.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1941. Status in 1944: RAF. 12 Grp. Night Fighter Fwd A/F. Current use: Airfield. Remarks: Active]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:34:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15478-egow.html Woodley X2WD (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15477-x2wd.html Alt Name: Reading. Opened: 1935. Status in 1944: RAF. 50 Grp. FIS. Current use: Housing. Remarks: Miles. 8 EFTS. Handley Page. Airfield now the Sandford estate but part of the HP factory is still standing (although up or sale). Museum on site. (05/2002)]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:33:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15477-x2wd.html Woodlands Farm X9WD (C) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15476-x9wd.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: PS. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:32:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15476-x9wd.html Woodhaven X6WO (B) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15475-x6wo.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1942. Status in 1944: RAF. Flying Boat Station. Current use: n/k. Remarks: No other details]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:31:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15475-x6wo.html Woodham Mortimer X0WU (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15474-x0wu.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1916. Status in 1944: WW1 use only.. Current use: Parkland. Remarks: 37 Sqn RFC. Closed 1918.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:30:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15474-x0wu.html Woodhall Spa X4WS (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15473-x4ws.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1942. Status in 1944: RAF. 5 Grp. Bomber Ops. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Part of site still in use by RAF dog handler unit and an engine test facility for Coningsby. Remainder part quarry/part farmland part golf course.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:29:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15473-x4ws.html Woodchurch X2WU (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15472-x2wu.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1943. Status in 1944: RAF. 11 Grp. Fighter ALG. Current use: Agriculture. Remarks: Tented camp only - no remains.]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:28:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15472-x2wu.html Woodchurch X9WC (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15471-x9wc.html Alt Name: --. Opened: --. Status in 1944: --. Current use: PS. Remarks: --]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:27:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15471-x9wc.html Woodbridge X3WJ (A) https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15470-x3wj.html Alt Name: --. Opened: 1943. Status in 1944: RAF. 3 Grp. Bomber Emergency Rwy. Current use: Disused. Remarks: Was EGVG, now closed to flying. Runway intact. Domestic site now privately owned. (10/2000).]]> fredvogels Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:26:00 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airfields-in-wwii/s-z/15470-x3wj.html