No. 35 Squadron was stationed at RAF Linton-On-Ouse from 5th December 1940 to 17th August 1942
Location
RAF Linton-On-Ouse was situated approx. 9 miles north west of York, Yorkshire.
Construction / Layout
It was constructed in 1936 as part of the RAF Expansion Scheme (Scheme F) and it opened in May 1937.
It initially consisted of 5 “C” Type hangars, in the usual crescent shape along the edge of the grass flying field, with the technical and domestic sites behind them
1938 Layout (Source: “Bases of Bomber Command”)
In August 1939, work started on the construction of two concrete runways (1 x 1100yds, 1 x 1150yds) and a peritrack. PAN dispersals were gradually added around the peritrack.
[Source: David E Thompson (From the book “Failed to Return” by Bill Norman)]
During the summer of 1942, work started on the construction of a third runway (1 x 1400yds) and the extension of the other two (1 x 2040yds, 1 x 1460yds).
It is not clear whether this work was completed prior to the squadron’s departure in August 1942.
A 1945 aerial photograph shows the airfield with the three runways, dispersals etc
Beningbrough Hall
With the influx of airmen into RAF Linton-On-Ouse in April 1941, the Air Ministry requisitioned Beningbrough Hall (approx. 3 miles from the airfield) to accommodate all Non Commissioned Air Crew.
Beningbrough Grounds {Source: DavidScottDiary.com]
Decoy Airfields
It is understood that decoy airfields were constructed at Wigginton (Q site for night decoy), Skipsea (K site for day decoy) and Bossall (Q/K site for night and day decoy)
Airfield Incidents
The following airfield incidents occurred whilst the squadron was based at RAF Linton:
