19th August 1940

Enemy raid bombed and strafed Hangar No. 3 – three local workmen were killed – bullet holes remain today.
July 1940

July 1940

Douglas Bader took command of 242 Squadron at Coltishall, mainly Canadian pilots. Bader had to increase moral and bring squadron to operational standard.
June 1940

June 1940

Changed to fighter station, opened in June with the arrival of Supermarine Spitfires, followed by Hawker Hurricanes
1939

1939

“Expansion Period” Standard Function Airfield built originally as bomber base. First named Scottow and later called Coltishall due to the railway station.

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