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Wroughton

Major
Also known as: RAF Wroughton / RNAY Wroughton / Science Museum at Wroughton / Wroughton Aerodrome / Wroughton Airfield Solar Park
County: Swindon
Current Status: Leisure activity / Industry / Museum
Date: 1 April 1940 - 1992
Current Use: Disused
Used By: RAF / FAA

The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/07/2013):

  • Ambassador Removals
  • Blue Line Sports Ltd
  • Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett Parish Council
  • De Vere Alexandra House
  • Improve International
  • Revolution Reality UK
  • Riding in Action
  • Science Museum at Wroughton
  • Swindon Karting Arena
  • Swindon Model Aero Club
  • Wroughton Library
  • Wroughton Parish Council

Notable Past Associated Organisations:

  • Bristol Aeroplane Company Motor Club
  • Bristol Motor Cycle and Light Car Club

 

 

 

 

Main unit(s) present:

  • No 15 MU

  • No 41 Gp Test Pilots Pool
  • No 76 MU

  • No 88 EGS / SW88 EGS

  • No 88 GS

  • Maintenance Command Jet Training Flight
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A hangar at Wroughton, 5 August 2016.

Aerial footage of Wroughton. Courtesy of Jake Silvester

Satellite Landing Ground(s):

Beechwood / Everleigh / Slade Farm

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