Report - RAF Driffield Feb 2022

[Petedc5]

The site was first opened in 1918 by the Royal Air Force (RAF) under the name of RAF Eastburn, before closing in early 1920. However in 1935 a new airfield was built for the RAF initially training bomber crews before closing in 1977 when the site was turned over to the British Army for use as an driving school being renamed Alamein Barracks.

A quiet, early morning explore.

 

[Mikeymutt]

Looks really trashed, but some really nice graffiti inside. Nicely shot that.

 

[Ferox]

Great pics there mate. I like the different angle. The last one with the burned out car and spiders web is a cracker

 

[Calamity Jane]

Nice explore. The peel is great here. So they built all of this and only used it for 2 years! I see its called RAF Driffield but when was that name used? I am a bit confused on the history here sorry if im being ditsy

 

[Petedc5]

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Nice explore. The peel is great here. So they built all of this and only used it for 2 years! I see its called RAF Driffield but when was that name used? I am a bit confused on the history here sorry if im being ditsy

Has been In use since 1918, just different roles at different times. There is still a part used for cadets now. Also airsoft on some of the closed area.

Full history can be found here...

RAF Driffield

Royal Air Force Station Driffield or RAF Driffield is a former Royal Air Force station located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south west of Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire and 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north west of Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The site was first opened in 1918 by the Royal...

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[Petedc5]

Some for the 'peely paint' lovers.