RNAS Rattray, Former Royal Naval Air Station in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The military complex features multiple runways extending up to 1,000 meters in length and specialized infrastructure for naval air operations near Crimond.
The Royal Naval Air Station Rattray began construction in March 1943 and received its official commission on October 3, 1944 during World War II.
The station trained numerous Telegraphist Air Gunners and Torpedo Bombing Reconnaissance crews, contributing to British naval aviation development.
The former military airfield now functions as a high frequency transmitter station operated by Babcock International Group for the Ministry of Defence.
Known as HMS Merganser, this facility maintained its naval communications role until 2004, serving as a Royal Naval Wireless Station after its closure as an airfield.
Location: Aberdeenshire
GPS coordinates: 57.61190,-1.88450
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:21
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