Wisley airfield is located to the east of the A3, just south of the M25. It was constructed in 1944 as a testing site for Vicker's aircraft factory (based then at Brooklands) for some of their larger aircraft. It later saw service for some of the V Bomber testing. The airfield closed in 1972 and all buildings were demolished in 1980. What remains is the single 1.18 mile runway and the apron area at the northwest. Although there is not an enormous amount to look at, it is a site that is in need of documenting, as there are plans to build a waste sorting and treatment station at the site.
This year, part of the site was used for filming the upcoming movie War Horse, set in the First World War. Some of the banking put up to hide the background has been left, along with a few fake artillery shells - which are made from carved builder's foam, painted dark grey.
Apron area
Taxiway stop line
Main runway
The centreline remains - just
The landing touchdown markers
Faded 'piano key' runway end markings
Faded runway numbers
Back down to the dispersal - there is quite en elevation drop from the runway to the apron area
Former runners for the hangar doors
This year, part of the site was used for filming the upcoming movie War Horse, set in the First World War. Some of the banking put up to hide the background has been left, along with a few fake artillery shells - which are made from carved builder's foam, painted dark grey.
Apron area
Taxiway stop line
Main runway
The centreline remains - just
The landing touchdown markers
Faded 'piano key' runway end markings
Faded runway numbers
Back down to the dispersal - there is quite en elevation drop from the runway to the apron area
Former runners for the hangar doors
