Mill Airfield B.89

Military obsolescence following the end of World War II. As a temporary Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), its purpose was to support the Allied advance into Germany. With the cessation of hostilities in Europe, the airfield was no longer required and was decommissioned.

The airfield was completely dismantled after the war, and the land was returned to its original agricultural use. Today, the site consists of farmland and fields, with no visible remnants of the runways or taxiways. However, its history is preserved by a local monument. The 'Monument Vliegveld B-89' is located at the intersection of Langenboomseweg and Vorleweg in Mill, commemorating the airfield and the Allied personnel who served there.

Mill Airfield, designated B.89, was a significant Allied forward airbase during the final stages of World War II. Constructed by the British Army's Royal Engineers in October 1944 on the site of a former German dummy airfield, it became a vital base for the Royal Air Force's Second Tactical Air Force (2TAF). Its primary role was to provide close air support for ground troops during major offensives, including Operation Veritable (the battle for the Rhineland) and Operation Plunder (the Rhine crossing). The airfield initially hosted No. 122 Wing, which included squadrons flying the formidable Hawker Tempest V fighter-bomber (Nos. 3, 56, 80, 274, and 486 (RNZAF) Squadrons). In early 1945, these units were replaced by No. 132 (Norwegian) Wing, comprising Nos. 331 and 332 (Norwegian) Squadrons, along with No. 66 Squadron, all flying the Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX. The operations from B.89 were critical in disrupting German logistics, attacking enemy positions, and maintaining air superiority over the battlefield as the Allies pushed towards victory.

None. The site is fully integrated into the local agricultural landscape. As a temporary wartime facility that was intentionally dismantled nearly 80 years ago, there are no plans, proposals, or practical considerations for its reopening as an aviation facility.