Derelict

1926, Area first used during summer months by 100 Sqn Horsleys target towing for nearby gunnery range. 1929 renamed Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit until 01/37 when renamed No.1 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit, with Wallace then Horsley aircraft.
11/39, 16 Sqn with Lysanders. 09/40 Became a permanent RAF Station and was the main practice area for Army Co-operation Sqns with Lysanders, Masters, Martinets then Mustangs 05/42.
1943, Airfield was rebuilt with concrete runways. Then used by RAF Transport Command Warwicks until 02/44.
06/44 to 10/44, 303rd, 304th, 305th and 306th Troop Carrier Sqns of the 442nd Troop Carrier Group with C-47s. Moved to Italy for the invasion of Southern France before returning to Weston Zoyland. Then moved to France.
11/44 to 04/45, again used by army co-op Sqns.
Post-war several fighter Sqns here temporarily, airfield on care & maintenance by 1947.
1952 to 1958, Re-opened training aircrews on Meteors, Vampires and Canberras. Retained until 1968 but no flying units.