Specifications (Circa 1944).

Locality:- 1 Mile NE of Ormskirk, on A59

Latitude:- 53 35 35N

Longitude:- 02 51 35W               

Grid Ref:- SD425114

Height ASL:- 78 feet

Landing Area:- Tarmac

Runways:- 4

QDM:- 215 - 1000 x 30 yards, 260 - 1240 x 30 yards, 301 - 1000 x 30 yards, 350 - 1000 x 30 yards

Hard standings:- 3

Hangers:- 2 Callender 110 x 185 feet, 32 Mainhill 60 x 70 feet, 2 Mainhill 60 x 85 feet

Crew:- RN - 189 Officers, 1204 Chief's/PO's/Ratings. WRNS - 15 Officers, 355 Chief's/PO's/Ratings

Tender:- HMS Ringtail II (RAF Woodvale)

Airfield Code:- AH

Nominal Depot Ship:- HMS Ringtail (Ex P&A Campbell Paddle Steamer "Ravenswood", laid up in Liverpool)