Drem

Airfield

Known as West Fenton Aerodrome from 1916, it became Gullane Aerodrome after the First World War. It was disused between 1919-1933, and in 1939 the grass airstrip was concreted over and site renamed RAF Drem.



The 'Drem Lighting System' was developed here which enabled Spitfires and Hurricanes to land at night; became standard operating system for all RAF airfields.



On 11 May 1945 Spitfires escorted white-painted Ju52s carrying surrendering Luftwaffe officers from Norway; from Drem they were taken to Edinburgh.

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