Aerial photograph of Hawarden, c. 1941-42. © IWM (HU 93051)
Hawarden, used during the Second World War, is now famous for its use by Airbus, with wings for various Airbus aircraft produced here. Read more about the history of the airfield and see more photographs from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, the Imperial War Museum and Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust by clicking here.