Royal Air Force Use
During World War II the airfield was used by many units of the Royal Air Force (RAF), mainly as a training facility between 1918 and 1950. During September 1939 Upper Heyford was the home of No. 70 Wing RAF with Nos 18 and 57 Squadrons which were part of No. 2 Group RAF. From March 1946 until June 1950 it was the home of No.1 Parachute Training School RAF.
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