RAF Tadcaster / Bramham Moor Aerodrome

Military demobilization following the end of World War I. The aerodrome was a temporary wartime facility established for a specific purpose (Home Defence) that was no longer required after the armistice in November 1918.

The site has been completely returned to agricultural use and consists of open fields. There are no visible remains of the original hangars, workshops, or grass runways, as the structures were temporary and removed after its closure. The exact location is crossed by the modern A64 dual carriageway. In 2016, to mark the centenary of its opening, a memorial plaque was unveiled on the verge of the A64 near the site to commemorate the airmen who served there.

RAF Tadcaster, more commonly known during its operational life as RFC Bramham Moor, was a significant World War I Home Defence landing ground. It opened in March 1916 to defend the industrial cities of Yorkshire and the North Midlands against the threat of German Zeppelin airship raids. The aerodrome was strategically located on Bramham Moor, west of Tadcaster. It was initially operated by a detachment of No. 33 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which flew aircraft such as the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 and B.E.12. In 1916, it became the headquarters for the newly-formed No. 76 Squadron RFC, which also had a Home Defence role. The aerodrome's primary function was to launch fighter aircraft to intercept incoming airships. While no successful interceptions were launched from Tadcaster itself, its presence was a key part of the defensive network that acted as a deterrent. The site also served as a training facility. With the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on April 1, 1918, it was briefly known as RAF Tadcaster before being decommissioned.

None. The aerodrome has been defunct for over a century, and the land has been fully reclaimed for agriculture and is bisected by a major public road. There are no plans, proposals, or any practical prospects for it to be reopened as an aviation facility.