[5][6] In 1997 a 1:1 replica of the plane named Spirit of Shatin (沙田精神號), was made and displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport.

The airfield operated the Auster AOP.6, an aircraft also used by the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force.

In 1962, Typhoon Wanda severely damaged much of the site and moved to Kai Tak airport to relocate with the RAF around 1963.

Facilities at the airfield consisted of a small control tower, building and hangars made of corrugated steel sections.

The mansion of Ho Tung Lau located at the edge of the Tide Cove adjacent to the KCR railway, was used as the air observation post headquarters building.