Elevation 294 m Owner Air Ministry | In use 1942-1954 (1954) Year built 1942 | |
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18/36 1,280 metres (4,199 ft) Concrete Similar Rough Tor, Brown Willy, Bodmin Moor, The Arthurian Centre, Tintagel Old Post Office | ||
Raf davidstow moor bomb dump airfield site
Royal Air Force Davidstow or more commonly RAF Davidstow Moor is a former Royal Air Force station located 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north east of Camelford, Cornwall and 11.5 miles (18.5 km) west of Launceston, Cornwall, England.
Contents
- Raf davidstow moor bomb dump airfield site
- Raf davidstow moor
- History
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- RAF Davidstow Moor today
- Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum
- Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum
- References
It was used from late 1942 until 1954 and despite a few periods of intense activity it was one of Coastal Command's lesser used airfields.
Raf davidstow moor
History
The land was acquired in 1941 and a three-runway airfield with extensive dispersal area was constructed in the first half of 1942. Despite the moorland conditions construction was reasonably straightforward, although it did involve the removal of various field boundaries, the closure of minor roads and some drainage work.
RAF Station Davidstow Moor was closed in December 1945 due to the end of World War II. It became a motor racing circuit, known as Davidstow Circuit and in the early 1950s three Formula One races were held there (the Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Races) including the first success for the Lotus marque.
Royal Canadian Air Force
RAF Davidstow Moor today
The main Watch Tower/Air Traffic Control Tower is clearly visible on the airfield.
The airfield is also used for microlights and motor gliders with three runways in use. The runway lengths and directions are: 02-20, 395m, 06-24, 489m, 12-30, 1450m. PPR is essential for this site. It is currently run by Davidstow Flying Club.
Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum
The Davistow Airfield, ICAO XDAV, and Cornwall at War Museum has been set up to commemorate the work and people of RAF Davidstow Moor. It is located next to a creamery where Davidstow and Cathedral City cheeses are produced. Many exhibits cover life in World War II in Cornwall, including other airfields along the North Cornwall coast, the Royal Navy, Army civilian services, and life on the home front. Other exhibits include artifacts from the Royal Observer Corps and the Light Infantry, vehicles and weapons.
Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum
The Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum is located in the former sergeants' shower block and focuses on the airfield's history during World War II. It includes photographs and local memorabilia.