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Millom
| Also known as: | Haverigg (unofficial local name) / Haverigg II Wind Farm / Millom Aerodrome / RAF Millom / RAF Station, Millom |
| County: | Cumbria |
| Current Status: | Farmland / Prison / Wind farm |
| Date: | 20 January 1941 - 1 December 1954 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF (main user) / FAA |
| Landing Surface Type(s): | Paved |
| Aircraft Role(s): | Anti-aircraft co-operation / Naval aviation / Trainer (main role) |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/01/2025):
- HMP Haverigg
- Millom & District Local History Society
- Millom Discovery Centre – holds various airfield artefacts
- Millom Library
- Millom Town Council
- St. Luke’s Church, Haverigg – RAF graves
- Whicham Parish Council
Notable Past Associated Organisations:
- RAF Millom Aviation & Military Museum – existed between 1992 and 2010
- West Cumberland Kart Club
Main unit(s) present:
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No 1 AACU ‘R’ Flight
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No 2 AOS
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No 2 B&GS
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No 2 (O) AFU
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No 14 ACHU
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No 776 Sqn
- No 820 Defence Sqn
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No 822 Sqn
- Officer Cadet Training Unit Millom
- Senior Trade Management School
- Station Flight, Millom
The former RAF Millom Aviation and Military Museum which occupied buildings on the airfield site, July 2007. The museum sadly closed in 2010. Courtesy of Gordon Akitt.
A Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 at the former RAF Millom Aviation and Military Museum which occupied buildings on the airfield site, July 2007. The museum sadly closed in 2010. Courtesy of Gordon Akitt.
