Spanhoe (Harringworth) (Wakerley)
Major
Did you know?
"This place is one of only two British airfields named after woodland – the other one is Shepherd’s Grove. Possible alternative name Harringworth surely looked and sounded too similar to Harrington.
"| Also known as: | RAF Spanhoe / USAAF Station 493 / Wakerley Quarry |
| County: | Northamptonshire |
| Current Status: | Aviation / Farmland / Leisure activity / Open land / Quarry |
| Date: | 7 January 1944 - March 1947; subsequent minor use to present |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF / Civil (minor use) / USAAF |
| Landing Surface Types: | Paved |
| Aircraft Roles: | General aviation (minor use) / Airborne forces/transport (main role) |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
- Carl Tyers
- Corby and District Model Flying Club
- Harringworth Parish Council
- Windmill Aviation
Notable Past Associated Organisations:
- 82nd Airborne Division
Main unit(s) present:
- 34th TCS
- 43rd TCS
- No 253 MU
- 309th TCS
- 310th TCS
- 315th TCG
- Perkins Sports Association GC
Remains of the airfield at Spanhoe, 15 October 2006.