RAF Dishforth

In the 1950s

NDB approach (November 1953) - Airfields in the vicinity: Dalton, East Moor, Leeming, Linton-on-Ouse, Skipton-on-Swale, Tholthorpe, Topcliffe, York (Source: US DoD)

Aerodrome (November 1953) - There are three runways - 038/218: length 1372 m, width 46 m (4500 feet x 150 feet), 102/282: length 1361 m, width 46 m (4464 feet x 150 feet), 160/340: length 1807 m, width 46 m (5930 feet x 150 feet). (Source: US DoD)

NDB approach (March 1954) - Compared to the 1953 map, the radio beacon is now further north. (Source: US DoD)

Aerodrome (March 1954) (Source: US DoD)

In the 1960s

NDB approach (October 1960) - Now two runways are shown - 10/28: length 1359 m, width 46 m (4460 feet x 150 feet), 16/34: length 1820 m, width 46 m (5970 feet x 150 feet). (Source: US DoD)

Index to the objects shown on the maps

Aerodromes:

• Dalton, East Moor, Leeming, Linton-on-Ouse, Skipton-on-Swale, Tholthorpe, Topcliffe, York

Radio beacons:

• Dishforth NDB "DH"

Air traffic control

• Dishforth Approach Control, Dishforth Tower

Places:

• Bedale, Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Marton-le-Moor, Norton-le-Clay, Ripon, Thirsk, York

Source for all maps, if not marked otherwise: US Department of Defense (US DoD)