There is a radar unit at Aberporth (originally 'Western Radar') which is used to track aircraft operating in the Cardigan Bay range and to provide a service for aircraft wishing to transit the danger area. The airfield was used by the RAE Transport Flight Devons to transport boffins and other personnel, the route was Farnborough - Aberporth - Llanbedr - West Freugh and return two or three days a week.
Aberporth also saw the occasional civil visitor, and AEF Chipmunks used it frequently for Air Cadet flying. On at least one occasion, a Hunter from Valley did a touch and go there, the pilot being amazed how short the runway is (about 900m or 3,000ft). A couple of the staff from Farnborough ATC used to do Aberporth Tower in rotation when the permanent guy took leave.
Last edited by chevvron; 25th Oct 2012 at 21:11.