by Sam Currall | Nov 30, 2017
Enemy raid bombed and strafed Hangar No. 3 – three local workmen were killed – bullet holes remain today.
by Sam Currall | Nov 30, 2017
A Coltishall Spitfire made the first “Kill” of the Battle of Britain
by Sam Currall | Nov 30, 2017
Douglas Bader took command of 242 Squadron at Coltishall, mainly Canadian pilots. Bader had to increase moral and bring squadron to operational standard.
by Sam Currall | Nov 30, 2017
Changed to fighter station, opened in June with the arrival of Supermarine Spitfires, followed by Hawker Hurricanes
by Sam Currall | Nov 30, 2017
“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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