The first elements of the site began construction began in 1949, initially consisting of small test "cubicles" inside buildings like the Plant House. When the possibility of supersonic jets arose, the site was expanded to the north west; the Air House and several large test cells were built circa 1961.
The initial components of the site started construction in 1949, initially comprising small test "cubicles" within structures such as the Plant House. When the possibility of supersonic jets emerged, the site was expanded to the northwest; the Air House and several large test cells were constructed around 1961.