RAF Scorton

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RAF Scorton was a satellite station of RAF Catterick during World War II. It was located near the village of Scorton in North Yorkshire. The famous No. 56 Squadron RAF flew Spitfires from Scorton during WWII. The Aerodrome has now been extensively quarried away for sand and gravel extraction.

The location was chosen for its flat terrain and its situation close to the now disbanded Eryholme-Richmond branch line that had a sub branch line to Catterick Garrison and RAF Catterick.

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