[1] Boyndie was once home to RAF Banff Strike Wing, which played a pivotal role in protecting the area during World War II.

Max Aitken, six multi-national squadrons formed the Banff Strike Wing.

Between September 1944 and May 1945, crews flying in Mosquito and Beaufighter aircraft targeted U-boats and surface vessels in the North Sea,[2] causing the loss of thousands of tons of iron ore and other vital supplies.

The wind farm has 8 turbines and when it's operating fully it generates 16.65 MW of electricity.

[7] On 11 November 2004 the Princess Royal visited Boyndie to tour the newly converted school building.