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Scotty C
February 25, 2024
Hiking
A former Royal Air Force satellite station that opened in 1942, to close in 1946.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
Chris M 1968
September 10, 2018
Hiking
Watch out for the gliders, also rough surface.
Targi
May 16, 2024
Hiking
The Trans Pennine Trail passes through this former airfield. Many information points explain the history of this historic place.
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