Exploring the Abandoned RAF Driffield (Alamein Barracks) Site - East Riding of Yorkshire 🇬🇧

RAF Driffield - Opened in 1918 as RAF Eastburn in the East Riding of Yorkshire, was a significant bomber command station during ww||, heavily bombed in 1940, and later a Cold War Thor missile site. Following it's closure in 1977, it became the Army's Alamein Barracks. The site holds a rich history spanning over 50 years of aviation and military service. × Establishment: Opened 1918 towards the end of World War | as RAF Eastburn × World War ||: Operated as an active bomber airfield, notably serving with various squadrons. The station was heavily damaged by a Luftwaffe raid in 1940. × Cold War: Between 1959 and 1963, the airfield served as one of the sites for the Thor Nuclear Missiles, contributing to the UKs nuclear deterrent. × Post-War Use: It continued s a training base after WW|| × Closure And Later Use: The base was closed by the RAF in 1977. It was later taken over by the British Army and known as Alamein Barracks, used for activities such as driving school. The airfield was notable for its nearby satellite station at Cottam, which was built but rarely used. #exploringwithjonny #urbex #abandoned