RAF Misson
Former RAF station in Nottinghamshire, England
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The site of the former RAF Misson, Nottinghamshire, is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of the former RAF Finningley airfield.
| RAF Misson | |
|---|---|
| near Finningley, South Yorkshire, England | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Missile site |
| Controlled by |  United Kingdom |
| Open to the public | No |
| Location | |
  RAF Misson RAF Misson within Nottingham | |
| Coordinates | 53.470°N 0.941°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1959 |
| In use | 1960–1963 |
History
The site was used as a bombing range by the Operational Training Units (OTUs) of RAF Finningley until 1948.[1] Between October 1960 and June 1963, No 94 (Surface to Air Missile) Squadron (No 94 (SAM) Sqn) RAF operated on the site with Bristol Bloodhound I missiles under the control of the Tactical Command Centre at RAF Lindholme.[2][3]