Relief Landing Field
Tillsonburg
General Information
Location/Base: Tillsonburg
Province: Ontario
Years in Use: 1941- transferred to DOT Oct 1945
Units:
- Secondary Relief Landing Field for No 14 SFTS, Aylmer
- Secondary Relief Landing Field for No 5 SFTS, Brantford after 14 SFTS closed
- Secondary Relief Landing Field for No 16 SFTS, Hagersville after 5 SFTS closed
Aircraft Types:
Commanding Officers
Financial Impact:
Date/Reason for Closure:
Site Evolution
The Publication On Track…the Pilot’s Air Travel Guide (First Annual Edition – 1978) lists the Aerodrome as “Tillsonburg” – See photos on this page.
Current Status:
Image from the RCAF Pilots Manual of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases circa 1942.
On Track – 1978
Location – Google Map
For More information – External Links
- Aerodrome disposal file: