[2][3][4][5] Land for the development of an RAF aerodrome was earmarked by the Air Ministry in 1941, and work commenced on the construction of the Station during 1942.

[2][3][4][5] In addition to the Wellingtons of No.14 OTU, RAF Market Harborough also operated Hawker Hurricanes and Curtiss Tomahawks which comprised No.

[2][3][4][5] Flying operations at RAF Market Harborough ceased on 18 August 1945, following which the airfield was placed on care and maintenance managed by No.

[2][3][4][5] Control of the former RAF Market Harborough was transferred to the British Army in 1948, the Station becoming known as 72 Brigade Vehicle Depot (72 BVD).

[2][3][4][5] Because of the proximity of HMP Gartree, no aviation activity now takes place on the site and today it is largely used for agricultural purposes.

[2][3][4][5] Following the cessation of military activity on the site at the end of the 1950s, part of the former RAF Market Harborough was earmarked for the construction of HMP Gartree in the 1960s.

The most notorious episode occurred in December 1987 and concerned the escape of two inmates who were helped with the aid of a hijacked Bell 206 helicopter.