[4] On 20 February 1989, two IRA bombers activated two bombs within the accommodation barracks at Tern Hill.

[7] A sentry spotted two men behaving suspiciously and raised the alarm, the barracks were evacuated shortly before the bombs exploded therefore preventing certain loss of life.

One of the accommodation blocks was destroyed in the blast (which was reported to have been heard 20 mi (32 km) away in Shrewsbury).

[5] Since 2007, the barracks has been home to the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, which operates in the light infantry role primarily equipped with the Foxhound armoured vehicle.

[11] The airfield will be retained as a Relief Landing Ground (RLG) and practice area for No 1 Flying Training School based out of nearby RAF Shawbury.