After this the airfield was retained on a care and maintenance until an anti-aircraft co-operation unit on civilian contract operated from Little Snoring for several years during the 1950s.

Supermarine Spitfire were the main type used, but were replaced by de Havilland Vampires before the unit was disbanded in 1958.

[8] The eastern and southern parts of all three runways have been removed but the remainder are retained for flying.

[6] The former mortuary is now a toilet and shower block at the villages' camp site.

The site also features an air raid shelter and concrete pads for vehicles and temporary buildings.