Monument record MYO2181 - Rufforth Airfield
Summary
A former World War Two military airfield, opened in 1942 and closed in 1954. Associated bomb store and dispersed camps (now demolished) have been identified on air photographs. The wartime airfield was an operational base for Royal Air Force Bomber Command 7 Group. It was equipped with three tarmac runways, aircraft hangars (Type T2 and Type B1) and suitable heavy bomber hard standings. The site is now mainly used for recreational use and light industry.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 5360 5090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SW |
| Civil Parish | Rufforth and Knapton, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Record last edited
Nov 22 2012 2:25PM