RAF Yeadon (Leeds Bradford was initially known as Yeadon Airport ) | Education Video by World of Military

<p>Leeds and Bradford Aerodrome opened in October 1931, with regular flights linking it with London and Newcastle. However, when war was declared in 1939, Avro built what is known as a 'shadow factory', right next door to the aerodrome, to produce the military aircraft that were needed for the war effort.</p><p><br></p><p>Leeds and Bradford councils jointly bought the airport site in 1930 and it opened as Yeadon Aerodrome in 1931. The airport became a limited company in 1987, and was shared between the five boroughs, Leeds (40%), Bradford (40%) and Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees (sharing the remaining 20%).</p><p><br></p><p>Work on the terminal building started in 1936, although only one wing was completed. At the same time, 609 Squadron of the RAF formed at Yeadon</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>