Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Killaughey Airfield
In or near Millisle.
Killaughey Airfield in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Killaughey Airfield is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Royal Air Force Millisle or more commonly RAF Millisle (also known as Killaughey Airfield) is a former Royal Air Force station located in Millisle, County Down, Northern Ireland. Unlike many wartime airfields which were cancelled during planning stages, RAF Millisle was abandoned in late stages of construction.
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Background
History
During the Second World War in 1942, the Air Ministry begun the construction of a Royal Air Force station near Millisle. It was intended to be used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and also as a Combat Crew Replacement Center (CCRC). The airfield may have been intended for Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers. Construction materials were brought by around 50 trucks and tractors, and the Air Ministry ordered construction work every Sunday. Local houses and farms were blown up to make way for the airfield. Shortly after the construction begun, runways on the north side began to experience undulations. This was caused by the location of the airfield, which was built on a boggy…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6139, -5.5833
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT22 2EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Established
- 1942
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q130224885 (CC0)
- wikipedia: RAF Millisle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killaughey Airfield?
- Killaughey Airfield is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT22 2EE).
- What is Killaughey Airfield?
- Killaughey Airfield in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Killaughey Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT22 2EE.
- When was Killaughey Airfield built?
- Built or established in 1942.
- Who owns Killaughey Airfield?
- Killaughey Airfield is owned by Royal Air Force.
- Is Killaughey Airfield free to visit?
- Yes, Killaughey Airfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killaughey Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT22 2EE.