History of RAF Millom

RAF Millom opened in January 1941 as No.2 Bombing and Gunnery School and in summer became No. 2 Air Observer School. In 1942 it became No. 2 Observer Advanced Flying Unit until 1944 after with it became a Polish Resettlement Corp Depot and in 1949 it was put under care and maintenance until 1952 when it was reopened for a 12 month period as No.1 Officer Cadet Training Unit.

It was then again put under care and maintenance until 1954 when various army regiments passed through the Civil Defence Training School until HM Prison Service took it over in 1967 who remain the current occupier.

RAF Millom had a pivotal role in the birth of what is today the RAF Mountain Rescue Service. For further information on the RAF Mountain Rescue Service