Monument record MHG19457 - Skitten Airfield
Summary
WWII airfield.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3234 5688 (1401m by 1664m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ND35NW 27 Centred 325 570
The airfield takes its name from site of a battle mentioned in the Orkneyinga Saga. One of least known wartime airfields, construction of Skitten began early in 1940. The runways were extended during 1942. One runway was further extended to 1400yds in 1943 as airfield had been designated as a reserve base for Bomber Command. The airfield closed sometime after last squadron departed in 1944.
Today, runways are badly deteriorated, but at one time there were eight Blisters and a single Bellman hangar, along with seven dispersal pens and the watch tower.
D J Smith 1983.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2816 Text/Publication/Volume: Smith, D J. 1983. Action stations 7: military airfields of Scotland, the North-East and Northern Ireland. 185-6; 185, 186.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 10 2013 11:10AM
