Northern 'Q'

Leuchars was one of the oldest airfields in the UK, its links with military aviation go back to 1911. Following the outbreak of war in 1939 the station was identified as an ideal location to launch maritime operations under Coastal Command. From 1950-2015 Leuchars was on permanent guard with every type of operational interceptor in RAF service.

Leuchars a fost unul dintre cele mai vechi aerodromuri din Marea Britanie, legaturile sale cu aviatia militara datand din 1911. In urma izbucnirii razboiului din 1939, statia a fost identificata ca o locatie ideala pentru lansarea operatiunilor maritime sub Comanda de coasta.