Nuthampstead is a small village and civil parish in North East Hertfordshire located a few miles south of the town of Royston.

This latter unit, the base's primary occupant, flew Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers on missions over occupied Europe.

[8] Known as USAAF Station 131 during the war, and less formally as AAF Nuthampstead, the airfield was constructed by U.S. Army engineer battalions starting in 1942.

Since 1992, when planning permission was granted, the ground has developed to enable it to hold major championships in four international shooting disciplines.

[12] Outside The Woodman Inn is a large memorial stone dedicated to the 398th squadron, and a museum of the airfield's history.