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 was used as an airbase to support aircraft operations against Zeppelins. After being reopened in 1942, it became a base for both the RAF and USAAF.