 It was active for over fifty years, first as a RAF station during World War II, and later on lease to the United States Navy from 1960 until its decommissioning in 1996, and final closure in 1997.Following the closure of the base, the houses, airfield and administrative buildings were put up for sale.The married quarters (houses) were purchased by a developer and individually sold; these houses now make up the village of Edzell Woods.