Building an airport in the war.

The airfield used by the Border Gliders club at Millfield is a peaceful place with a very large field and long views towards the Cheviots. But sometimes we forget just how busy this area was in the second world war.

This story board talks about the itinerant Irish labourers who helped to build the aerodrome and the run ways. It also suroprisingly says that over 3,300 men and women were involved with the aerodrome when it was active. Thats a lot of people for such a quiet and beautiful part of Northumberland.

If you are plannintg to come to Northumberland why not stay in Wooler or one of our houses in the College Valley.