The first evidence of use of the strip was in 1960. The farmer who owned the land brought a Tiger Moth which he based and flew here. From there, other aircraft owners started to bring their aircraft in, and gradually made Compton their home. The present owners brought the field in 1988, since that date it has grown in to one of the most popular airfield retreats in the country.
At present there is a book on the history of the field in the making. If you have any information that you think you be of interest then please get in touch with us.
Here is one of the earliest articles about the field that we have come across - dated from 1964:
