Tarrant Rushton V Bombers
One of a number of bases made 'available' (58-65) for emergency use by Valiants under potential war emergency conditions. The records show TR had a turnaround loop on the runway constructed as the peritrack was not suitable for Valiant use.
Apparantly used in 1961 as a dispersal site for an excercise.
Current Google image clearly shows the remains of these post war additions.
TR association with Flight Refuelling and that companies association with Valiants air-air use no doubt may have seen Valiants position there during development work,Sea Vixens also operated there, Air to Air ref and drone use.
Last edited by POBJOY; 2nd Oct 2011 at 08:49.