Wroughton
Major
Also known as: | RAF Station, Wroughton / 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:
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No 15 MU
- No 41 Gp Test Pilots Pool
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No 76 MU
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No 88 EGS / SW88 EGS
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No 88 GS
- Maintenance Command Jet Training Flight
Aerial footage of Wroughton. Courtesy of Jake Silvester
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