Bodmin Airfield was a dream come true for a local business man, Mike Robertson, founder of Trago Mills.

In pursuit of this dream, local engineers, The Dingle Brothers were commissioned to construct the airfield on what was once known as Treswithick Farm.

It was hoped that the Trago Mills SAH-1 would be sold as a military trainer to replace the then ageing "Bulldog" fleet.

It is operated by the Cornwall Flying Club and has a clubhouse, a lunchtime bar and a restaurant.

The airfield is also home to Cornwall Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance business.