During World War I Wormingford was a landing ground designated for use by aircraft operating against Zeppelins. Reopened as a military airfield in 1942, it was used by both the Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).
During World War I, Wormingford served as an airbase for aircraft targeting zeppelins. After being reopened as a military airfield in 1942, it became a base for both the RAF and USAAF.