Conington Aerodrome was built in 1942 by the 809th United States Army Corps of Engineers. It was home to the B-17 bombers of the 457th bomb group.
After World War II the field was passed to RAF Bomber Command but was mothballed in 1946. Over the years since, most of the ground structures have vanished, leaving just a blister hangar and the old station water tower. Next to the tower is a memorial dedicated to the USAAF's 457th Bomber Group.
Conington now serves as a private aerodr... Conington Aerodrome was built in 1942 by the 809th United States Army Corps of Engineers. It was home to the B-17 bombers of the 457th bomb group.
After World War II the field was passed to RAF Bomber Command but was mothballed in 1946. Over the years since, most of the ground structures have vanished, leaving just a blister hangar and the old station water tower. Next to the tower is a memorial dedicated to the USAAF's 457th Bomber Group.
Conington now serves as a private aerodrome offering flight instruction for PPL hopefulls. It is frequently visited (fly-by) by the RAF and USAF.