2nd May 2008

Bovingdon Airfield was opened on 15th July 1942 as an R.A.F Bomber station. The airfield was later passed on to the command of the USAF.

The airfield has seen many notable visitors in its past including Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt and General Eisenhower. It has also been the scene for films and T.V shows such as Blake’s 7 and The Avengers.

The derelict airfield is situated in Hertfordshire, 7 miles West of Watford. Flying from the airfield ceased in 1969 and it was eventually closed in 1972. The runway still remains, part of which is now used for Bovingdon market, and the control tower stands as a ruin within the grounds of a prison next to the airfield.

Locals are alleged to have problems with their dogs when walking them in the area of the airfield, which has a public footpath along the runway. Dogs are said to raise their hackles, howl and even run away from the area.