by Sam Currall | Dec 1, 2017
RAF Coltishall granted freedom of the city of Norwich
by Sam Currall | Dec 1, 2017
English Electric Lightnings based at Coltishall – at the peak there were 42 on site
by Sam Currall | Dec 1, 2017
RAF Coltishall was designated a “V-Bomber dispersal airfield” whereby the British nuclear bomber deterrent, the Avro Vulcan, Handley Page Victor and Vickers Valiant could use Coltishall in the event of their home station being damaged. Concrete stands were erected on...
by Sam Currall | Dec 1, 2017
Gloster Javelins stationed at Coltishall
by Sam Currall | Dec 1, 2017
Runways and Taxiways strengthened and extended. Two groups of Blast walls built and missile storage area added. The Blast walls now most complete remaining example and are a Designated Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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