RAF Wombleton was a Bomber Command training station located in Yorkshire, 3 miles (5 kms) east of Helmsley.

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It opened in October 1943 as part of 6 Group. The station was occupied by 1666 Heavy Conversion Unit from October 1943 until August 1945 flying both Halifaxes and Lancasters. 1679 Heavy Conversion Unit arrived in December 1943 to be merged a month later into 1666 Heavy Conversion Unit.

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