So we have IWM Duxford - EGSU
The airfield is owned by the Imperial War Museum and dates back to 1918 when the airfield was constructed by German POWs. Duxford was the first airbase in the UK to have the Spitfire based on it, the first Spitfire being flown into it on the 4th of August, 1938. In 1961 the airfield was chosen to be too far south and to far inland to be strategically important was closed when the last operational flight, a Gloster Javlin, departed the runway.
Fortunately, the folks at the IWM and the local council bought the airfield, and the shortened 6,000ft runway was shortened to 1,200ft. Wikipedia Article
RAF Marham - EGYM
Marham was opened in 1916 primarily for the use of a military night landing ground. For some reason I can't source, the base was closed in 1919. However, it opened back up in 1937 when 3 Group of Bomber Command moved in with some Fairey Hendon bombers. In 1938 they received the famous Wellington bombers, but closed again in March of 1944 for the extension of new runways, marking the end of it's wartime ops.
During the post-war period Marham was home to the V force, consisting of the Vickers Valiant, and the Handley Page Victor. The base is currently home to 3 squadrons operating the Tornado GR4/GR4A a/c. It has really interesting history.
RAF Waddington - EGXW
Waddington was opened in 1916 for the Royal Flying Corps, until being transferred over to the Royal Air Force in 1918. During WWII, it was the first station to receive the Avro Manchester. During the Cold War period Waddington was an Avro Vulcan base. Currently it's home to the Sentry, Raytheon Sentinel, Beech Shadow R1, Boeing RC135W Rivet Joint, and a primary operating base for the MQ9 UAV. Once again, bloody interesting airfeld.
RAF Coningsby - EGXC
Needs no introduction. Home to the Eurofighter Typhoon
Will post some screenies once I've got 'em
