Dungavel
Major
Did you know?
"This remote grass airfield was where Rudolf Hess intended to land as a result of his highly controversial flight to Britain in May 1941. He could never have actually safely done so as Dungavel was too small for a Messerschmitt Bf 110 – but numerous strange stories such as an official reception party waiting at the airfield and landing lights being switched on for a period that night continue to linger.
"| Also known as: | RAF Dungavel |
| County: | South Lanarkshire |
| Current Status: | Asylum holding centre / Farmland / Leisure activity |
| Date: | 1930s - World War Two |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / Civil |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved |
| Aircraft Roles: | General aviation / Trainer |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
- Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre
- Sandford and Upper Avondale Community Council
Main unit(s) present:
- No 1 EGS / S1 EGS
- No 1 GS