# RAF Heathfield > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/RAF_Heathfield > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/RAF_Heathfield.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Heathfield > Source revision: 1355088687 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Former Royal Air Force station in South Ayrshire, Scotland RAF Heathfield RNAS Ayr HMS Wagtail USAAF Station 570 Near Prestwick, South Ayrshire in Scotland Site information Type Royal Air Force station Code AR[1] Owner Air Ministry Operator Royal Air Force Royal Navy United States Air Force Controlled by RAF Fighter Command 1941-44 * No. 13 Group RAF Fleet Air Arm 1944-46 Condition Disused Location RAF Heathfield Shown within South Ayrshire Show map of South Ayrshire RAF Heathfield RAF Heathfield (the United Kingdom) Show map of the United Kingdom Coordinates 55°29′10″N 004°35′56″W / 55.48611°N 4.59889°W / 55.48611; -4.59889 Site history Built 1940 (1940) In use April 1941-1946 (1946) Fate Farmland / Housing / Industry / Leisure Battles/wars European theatre of World War II Airfield information Elevation 50 feet (15 m)[1] AMSL Runways Direction Length and surface 01/19 1,261 metres (4,137 ft) Tarmac/Asphalt 06/24 1,463 metres (4,800 ft) Tarmac/Asphalt 13/31 1,097 metres (3,599 ft) Tarmac/Asphalt **Royal Air Force Heathfield**, or more commonly **RAF Heathfield**, sometimes known as **RAF Ayr/Heathfield** due to its proximity to [Glasgow Prestwick Airport](/source/Glasgow_Prestwick_Airport), which was also used by military flights, is a former [Royal Air Force station](/source/Royal_Air_Force_station). The airfield was situated 0.75 miles (1 km) from the coastline, on the periphery of the towns of [Prestwick](/source/Prestwick) and [Ayr](/source/Ayr), and is located 4 miles (6 km) away from the town and port of [Troon](/source/Troon). It opened in April 1941 as an [airbase](/source/Airbase) for Royal Air Force day and night fighter squadrons. In September 1944 it was transferred to the [Royal Navy](/source/Royal_Navy). Known as Royal Naval Air Station Ayr (RNAS Ayr) and was commissioned as HMS *Wagtail*. It was 'paid off' in March 1946 and reduced to care and maintenance. The [United States Air Force](/source/United_States_Air_Force) used it for storage between 1951 and 1957. Like many other wartime airfields, its runways were of the [triangular layout](/source/Class_A_airfield). ## History ### Royal Air Force use The following units were posted here at some point: - [No. 1 Squadron RAF](/source/No._1_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 3 Squadron RAF](/source/No._3_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 18 Squadron RAF](/source/No._18_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 26 (South African) Squadron RAF](/source/No._26_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 56 Squadron RAF](/source/No._56_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 64 Squadron RAF](/source/No._64_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 72 Squadron RAF](/source/No._72_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 81 Squadron RAF](/source/No._81_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 130 (Punjab) Squadron RAF](/source/No._130_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 141 Squadron RAF](/source/No._141_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 165 (Ceylon) Squadron RAF](/source/No._165_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 169 Squadron RAF](/source/No._169_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 186 Squadron RAF](/source/No._186_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 219 (Mysore) Squadron RAF](/source/No._219_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 222 (Natal) Squadron RAF](/source/No._222_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 232 Squadron RAF](/source/No._232_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 239 Squadron RAF](/source/No._239_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 241 Squadron RAF](/source/No._241_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 278 Squadron RAF](/source/No._278_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 281 Squadron RAF](/source/No._281_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 282 Squadron RAF](/source/No._282_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 289 Squadron RAF](/source/No._289_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF](/source/No._312_(Czechoslovak)_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF](/source/No._313_(Czechoslovak)_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 322 (Dutch) Squadron RAF](/source/No._322_(Dutch)_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 329 (GC I/2 'Cicognes') Squadron RAF](/source/No._329_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 340 (GC IV/2 Île-de-France) Squadron RAF](/source/No._340_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 345 (GC II/2 'Berry') Squadron RAF](/source/No._345_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 402 Squadron RCAF](/source/402_Squadron)[2] - [No. 406 Squadron RCAF](/source/406_Maritime_Operational_Training_Squadron)[2] - [No. 410 Squadron RCAF](/source/410_Tactical_Fighter_Operational_Training_Squadron)[2] - [No. 438 Squadron RCAF](/source/438_Tactical_Helicopter_Squadron)[2] - [No. 439 (Fighter Bomber) Squadron RCAF](/source/439_Combat_Support_Squadron)[2] - [No. 440 (Fighter Bomber) Squadron RCAF](/source/440_Transport_Squadron)[2] - [No. 485 Squadron RNZAF](/source/No._485_Squadron_RNZAF)[2] - [No. 486 Squadron RNZAF](/source/No._486_Squadron_RNZAF)[2] - [No. 488 Squadron RNZAF](/source/No._488_Squadron_RNZAF)[2] - [No. 516 Squadron RAF](/source/No._516_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron AAF](/source/No._602_Squadron_RAuxAF)[2] - [No. 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron AAF](/source/No._611_Squadron_RAuxAF)[2] - [No. 651 Squadron RAF](/source/No._651_Squadron_RAF)[2] - [No. 652 Squadron RAF](/source/No._652_Squadron_RAF)[2] **Units** - [No. 8 Gliding School RAF](/source/No._8_Gliding_School_RAF) (May 1944 – June 1945)[3] - Detachment from No. 13 Group Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Flight (1941)[4] - [No. 22 (RCAF) (Fighter) Wing RAF](/source/No._22_Wing_RAF) (January – February 1944)[5] - Detachment from [No. 58 Operational Training Unit RAF](/source/No._58_OTU) (October 1942)[6] - [No. 143 (RCAF) Airfield Headquarters RAF](/source/No._143_Wing_RAF) (January – March 1944)[7] - 415th Night Fighter Squadron, with the USAAF regarding the location as USAAF Station 570[2] - No. 1490 (Fighter) Gunnery Flight (April – October 1943)[8] then [No. 14 Armament Practice Camp](/source/List_of_Royal_Air_Force_units_%26_establishments#Armament_practice_and_training_units) (October 1943 – September 1944)[9] - No. 1497 (Target Towing) Flight (June – July 1943)[10] ## Royal Navy ### HMS *Wagtail* (1944-1946) The airbase was transferred on loan from [No. 13 Group RAF](/source/No._13_Group_RAF) to the [Admiralty](/source/Admiralty_(United_Kingdom)) on 6 September 1944, when the [Royal Navy](/source/Royal_Navy) assumed control under [Commander](/source/Commander_(Royal_Navy))(A) H. L. McCullock. Renamed Royal Naval Air Station Ayr (RNAS Ayr), the station was [commissioned](/source/Ship_commissioning) shortly afterwards, on 20 October 1944, as HMS *Wagtail*. One of the runways was redesigned for use by the [Fleet Air Arm](/source/Fleet_Air_Arm), enabling pilots to practise [aircraft carrier](/source/Aircraft_carrier) landing techniques. During its period of naval control, HMS *Wagtail* supported a range of Fleet Air Arm activities. The station provided facilities for disembarked fighter squadrons and hosted a Bombardment Spotting School, No. 3 Barracuda Servicing Unit, and the Flag Officer Carrier Training Squadron. It also offered accommodation for two RAF squadrons. HMS *Wagtail* was '[paid off](/source/Ship_commissioning#Decommissioning)' on 10 March 1946, after which the station was placed on Care and Maintenance Status under the administration of [RNAS Abbotsinch](/source/RNAS_Abbotsinch).[11] ### Squadrons at HMS *Wagtail* A list of Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aviation squadrons that were either stationed at or deployed to HMS *Wagtail*:[2] - [730 Naval Air Squadron](/source/730_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [740 Naval Air Squadron](/source/740_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [768 Naval Air Squadron](/source/768_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [770 Naval Air Squadron](/source/770_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [772 Naval Air Squadron](/source/772_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [800 Naval Air Squadron](/source/800_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [802 Naval Air Squadron](/source/802_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [808 Naval Air Squadron](/source/808_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [812 Naval Air Squadron](/source/812_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [815 Naval Air Squadron](/source/815_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [819 Naval Air Squadron](/source/819_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [821 Naval Air Squadron](/source/821_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [824 Naval Air Squadron](/source/824_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [825 Naval Air Squadron](/source/825_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [835 Naval Air Squadron](/source/835_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [837 Naval Air Squadron](/source/837_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [846 Naval Air Squadron](/source/846_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [848 Naval Air Squadron](/source/848_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [853 Naval Air Squadron](/source/853_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [860 Naval Air Squadron](/source/860_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [882 Naval Air Squadron](/source/882_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [885 Naval Air Squadron](/source/885_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [886 Naval Air Squadron](/source/886_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [889 Naval Air Squadron](/source/889_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [896 Naval Air Squadron](/source/896_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [899 Naval Air Squadron](/source/899_Naval_Air_Squadron) - [1770 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1770_Naval_Air_Squadron)[12] - [1771 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1771_Naval_Air_Squadron)[13] - [1840 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1840_Naval_Air_Squadron)[14] - [1841 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1841_Naval_Air_Squadron)[15] - [1843 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1843_Naval_Air_Squadron)[16] - [1845 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1845_Naval_Air_Squadron)[17] - [1846 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1846_Naval_Air_Squadron)[17] - [1850 Naval Air Squadron](/source/1850_Naval_Air_Squadron)[18] ## United States Air Force The site was used by the [United States Air Force](/source/United_States_Air_Force) (USAF) between 1951 and 1957 for aircraft storage use. From then on the USAF decided to solely use the adjacent [Prestwick](/source/Glasgow_Prestwick_Airport).[2] ## Current use The site is now a mixture of housing, farmland and a golf club.[2] ## See also - [List of former Royal Air Force stations](/source/List_of_former_Royal_Air_Force_stations) ## References ### Citations 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEFalconer201238_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEFalconer201238_1-1) [Falconer 2012](#CITEREFFalconer2012), p. 38. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-10) [***l***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-11) [***m***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-12) [***n***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-13) [***o***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-14) [***p***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-15) [***q***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-16) [***r***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-17) [***s***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-18) [***t***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-19) [***u***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-20) [***v***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-21) [***w***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-22) [***x***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-23) [***y***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-24) [***z***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-25) [***aa***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-26) [***ab***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-27) [***ac***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-28) [***ad***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-29) [***ae***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-30) [***af***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-31) [***ag***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-32) [***ah***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-33) [***ai***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-34) [***aj***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-35) [***ak***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-36) [***al***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-37) [***am***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-38) [***an***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-39) [***ao***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-40) [***ap***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-41) [***aq***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-42) [***ar***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-43) [***as***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-44) [***at***](#cite_ref-ABCT_2-45) ["Ayr II (Heathfield)"](http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/ayr-ii-heathfield). 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Retrieved 23 November 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997163_3-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 163. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997179_4-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 179. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997314_5-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 314. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997242_6-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 242. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley199754_7-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 54. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997136_8-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 136. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley199774_9-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 74. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantHamlinHalley1997137_10-0)** [Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997](#CITEREFSturtivantHamlinHalley1997), p. 137. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-rnra-ayr_11-0)** ["Ayr"](https://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/FAA-Bases/Ayr.htm). *Royal Navy Research Archive - Fleet Air Arm Bases 1939 - present day*. Retrieved 2 April 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994338_12-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 338. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994339_13-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 339. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994352_14-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 352. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994353_15-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 353. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994355_16-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 355. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994357_17-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994357_17-1) [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 357. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTESturtivantBallance1994359_18-0)** [Sturtivant & Ballance 1994](#CITEREFSturtivantBallance1994), p. 359. ### Bibliography - Berry, P (2005) *Prestwick Airport and Scottish Aviation* - Falconer, Jonathan (2012). *RAF Airfields of World War 2*. UK: Ian Allan Publishing. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-85780-349-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-85780-349-5). - Sturtivant, R; Ballance, T (1994). *The Squadrons of The Fleet Air Arm*. [Tonbridge](/source/Tonbridge), [Kent](/source/Kent), UK: Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-85130-223-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-85130-223-8). - Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). *Royal Air Force flying training and support units*. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-85130-252-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-85130-252-1). ## External links - ["RAF Ayr"](http://www.rafweb.org/Stations/Stations-A.htm#Ayr). *Air of Authority – A History of RAF Organisation*. 15 July 2023. - ["Ayr (HMS Wagtail)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081017180110/http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/Aircraft/Airstations/FAAAirStationsHomepage.htm#UK). *Fleet Air Arm Archive*. Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. v t e Royal Air Force Formations and units Units Commands Groups Wings Squadrons Flights Conversion units Operational Training units Schools / Training units Ferry units Glider units Misc units Stations Active Former Satellite Landing Grounds Station description Regiment Wings Squadrons Flights Branches and components Air Force Board RAF Regiment RAF Chaplains Branch RAF Intelligence RAF Legal Branch RAF Medical Services Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service RAF Police RAF ground trades RAF Music Services RAF Search and Rescue Force RAF Mountain Rescue Service RAF Marine Branch RAF Air Cadets Operations Reserve forces Royal Auxiliary Air Force RAF Volunteer Reserve Equipment List of RAF aircraft current future List of RAF missiles List of equipment of the RAF Regiment Personnel Officer ranks Other ranks List of notable personnel List of serving senior officers Personnel numbers Appointments Chief of Air Staff Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Air Member for Personnel Air Secretary Air Member for Materiel Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment Warrant Officer of the RAF Symbols and uniform Badge Ensign Heraldic badges Roundels Squadron standards and battle honours Uniform Associated civil organisations Air Training Corps Combined Cadet Force (RAF section) RAF Association RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine RAF Benevolent Fund RAF Football Association RAF Museum History Timeline Future v t e Royal Naval Air Stations Current RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk) (1947–) Predannack Airfield (1959–) RNAS Merryfield (1956–1958, 1960–1961, 1972–) RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) (1940–) Former UK A Abbotsinch (HMS Sanderling) (1943–1963) Angle (HMS Goldcrest) (1943) Anthorn (HMS Nuthatch) (1944–1958) Arbroath (HMS Condor) (1940–1971) Ayr (HMS Wagtail) (1944–1946) B Ballyhalbert (HMS Corncrake) (1945) Ballykelly (HMS Sealion) (1945–1971) Belfast (HMS Gadwall & HMS Gannet III) (1943–1973) Bramcote (HMS Gamecock) (1946–1958) Brawdy (HMS Goldcrest) (1946–1971) Bungay (HMS Europa III) (1945–1946) Burscough (HMS Ringtail) (1943–1946) Bush Barn (1944) C Campbeltown (HMS Landrail II) (1940–1945) Charlton Horethorne (HMS Heron II) (1943–1945) Cowdray Park (1941–1945) Crail (HMS Jackdaw) (1940–1947) Culham (HMS Hornbill) (1944–1953) D Dale (HMS Goldcrest) (1943–1948) Donibristle (HMS Merlin) (1939–1959) Dounreay (HMS Tern II) (1944–1954) Drem (HMS Nighthawk) (1945–1946) Dundee (HMS Condor II) (1941–1944) Dunino (HMS Jackdaw II) (1942–1946) E East Haven (HMS Peewit) (1943–1946) Eastleigh (HMS Raven) (1939–1946) Eglinton (HMS Gannet & HMS Sea Eagle) (1943–1963) Evanton (1944–1948) F–G Fearn (HMS Owl) (1942–1946) Ford (HMS Peregrine) (1939–1940, 1945–1948, 1950–1958) Gosport (HMS Siskin) (1945–1956) Grimsetter (HMS Robin) (1943–1945) H Haldon (HMS Heron II) (1941–1943) Halesworth (HMS Sparrowhawk) (1945–1946) Hatston (HMS Sparrowhawk) (1939–1945) Henstridge (HMS Dipper) (1943–1946, 1959–1954) Hinstock (HMS Godwit) (1942–1947) I–K Inskip (HMS Nightjar) (1943–1946) Kirkistown (HMS Corncrake II) (1945–1946) L Lawrenny Ferry (HMS Daedalus II) (1942–1943) Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus & HMS Ariel) (1939–1996) Limavady (1945–19??) Lossiemouth (HMS Fulmar) (1945–1972) Ludham (HMS Flycatcher) (1944–1945) Lympne (HMS Buzzard & HMS Daedalus II) (1939–1940) M Machrihanish (HMS Landrail) (1941–1946, 1951–1952) Macmerry (1945–1946) Maydown (HMS Shrike & HMS Gannet II) (1943–1945) Middle Wallop (HMS Flycatcher) (1945–1946) Milltown (HMS Fulmar II) (1946–1972) N–P Nutts Corner (HMS Pintail) (1945–1946) Peplow (HMS Godwit II) (1945–1949) Portland (HMS Osprey) (1959–1999) Prestwick (HMS Gannet) (1971–) R Crimond/Rattray/Rattray Head (HMS Merganser) (1944–1946) Roborough (HMS Drake II) (19??–19??) Ronaldsway (HMS Urley) (1944–1946) S Sandbanks (HMS Daedalus II) (1940–1943) St Davids (1947–1961) St Merryn (HMS Vulture & HMS Curlew) (1940–1952, 1952–1956) Skaebrae (HMS Tern II) (19??–19??) Stretton (HMS Blackcap) (1942–1958) T–Z Toome (1947–1954) Treligga (HMS Vulture II) (1939–1955) Twatt (HMS Tern) (1941–1957) Weston Park (HMS Godwit II) (1945) Woodvale (HMS Ringtail II) (1945–1946) Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel & HMS Ariel II) (1939–1950, 1952–1960) Zeals (HMS Hummingbird) (1945–1946) Former overseas Bermuda --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [RAF Heathfield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Heathfield) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Heathfield?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.