Sleap Airfield 24th May 2025

*VERY LIMITED PLACES*

Well, this is a strange location, but one that is full of history, death seems to have found a home here, this is our first visit to this location, but reading the online reports this is one hell of a good location to visit.

The History

Sleap (pronounced "Slape") is an ex-Royal Air Force airfield, opened in 1943, and used by RAF advanced flying training. Initially it was the base for No. 81 Operational Training Unit equipped with Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber aircraft.

The History.

1941

Construction on the airfield begins.

1943

The First Year & Tragedies

The airfield officially opens in April as a satellite to Whitchurch Heath (now Tilstock), the main role of the airfield is training.

The first RAF aircraft to be operationally based at Sleap were Armstrong Whitworth “Whitley” aircraft as seen below.

In the very early days a Whitley undergoing night training crashed at Loppington, killing all 5 crew.

In August, also at night, a Whitley lost control on landing, continued off the runway and crashed into the control tower. Three crew members in the front of the aircraft were killed, and six others on board survived. The tower building was damaged however normal operations resumed the following day.

One week later an entire Whitley crew from Sleap were lost over Hertfordshire in another night training exercise.

Within another week more tragedy struck – a Whitley taking off on a night training exercise veered off the runway and again hit the control tower.

Four of the crew were killed together with two WAAFs who were on duty in the building and succumbed to the resulting fire. Local legend tells that the control tower at Sleap is haunted by the innocent victims of that fateful night. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, being alone in the control tower building on a cold, dark blustery evening does sometimes make the hair on the back of your neck stand up!

Your Event

Paranormal Investigations with the GA guys have always been a little bit different, like most teams out there you will get full access to the building or location. We will take our time to show you all the kit you are going to need for the night, and teach you all the techniques we use as investigators.

We have a massive range of kit, and you will be able to access all of it during the night. Our team of investigators will be on hand during the night to show you how to use the equipment and make sure you get the most from your evening.

We only sell limited tickets to our events, this means you get the most from your night. Being able to access areas in small groups, or if you are brave enough spending some time on your own, just you a 2-way radio and the kit of your choice.

GA events are known for being fun, interactive, and just that little bit special.

Our team are all experienced investigators who have spent years working within the paranormal field.

Your Night Includes

-Work in small and personal groups

- Take part in activities such as glass divination, ouija boards, and table tipping

- Full use of our ghost hunting equipment such as EMF devices, EVP recorders, and Spirit Boxes

- The chance to conduct a lone vigil for the very brave

- Hot and cold drinks and light snacks available throughout the night included in the cost

- A friendly and experienced team of Investigators and mediums giving help and guidance

- Qualified first aider present on a fully insured event

- Full and exclusive assess to the building during your event

Location Details

Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

SY4 3HE