In 1942 an airfield was built in Willingale which was used by the USAAF 387th Bombardment Group . Remains of this airfield can still be seen and in 2022 an airfield memorial was installed.
As part of the heritage lottery project in 2011, a 4-page leaflet was produced. Please click here to view it.
Please click on this link to view a map of the airfield with footpaths marked in red.
In 2022 a booklet was produced to mark the unveiling of the memorial.
Please click the link for the story of Chipping Ongar (Willingale) airfield, aka station 162.
The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust produced this video of the unveiling ceremony. To view please click here.
