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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Lankenheath KWB 144-487 Lankenheath GPS- 52º24’00.87” N 0º33’25.49” E
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Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Lankenheath
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KWB 144-487 Lankenheath GPS- 52º24’00.87” N 0º33’25.49” E
Kitsworld Diorama Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl Model Airfield Base.


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48th Scale 670mm x 670mm, Approx
72nd Scale 450mm x 450mm Approx
144th Scale 225mm x 225mm Approx

KWB 144-487 RAF Lakenheath- 1990 to 2021. (Main) USAF Units- 48th Fighter Wing (492nd, 493rd, 494th Fighter Squadrons, 495th Fighter Squadron- (due to reactivate in 2021)).

Located near the town of Lakenheath in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the base can date its roots back to the Great War when it was named Lakenheath Warren and used as a bombing range. It fell into disrepair after 1918, but was reactivated in 1940 as a decoy airfield for nearby RAF Mildenhall. Later in the war, it became fully operational as an RAF base when No. 149 Squadron was located there flying Short Stirlings (previously Vickers Wellingtons). RAF usage of the base ceased in 1944-45 when the USAAF took over with a view to basing Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber there. Lakenheath was expanded after the war and the RAF briefly returned, before the base was taken over by the USAF. During the Cold War years, Strategic Air Command operated both the B-29 and B-50 Superfortress, and B-47 Stratojet from the base. Lakenheath was taken over by the 492nd, 493rd and 494th Fighter Squadrons of the 58th Tactical Fighter Wing in 1960, operating North American F-100 Super Sabres. During the first half of the 1970's, these were replaced by McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II. The Phantoms departed during the mid-1970's to be replaced by General Dynamics F-111F's of the 366th and 474th Tactical Fighter Wings, which then came under command of the 48th TFW. At this time a fourth squadron, the 495th TFS was formed. The base was notably involved in Operation El Dorado Canyon during 1986 in response to the La Belle discotheque bombing. F-15E Strike Eagles arrived at the base during 1992 and both the 493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons were deactivated leaving the 492nd and 494th to operate the F-15E. During 1994, the 493rd was reactivated to operate the F-15C. At present all three units are still F-15 operational, but the 495th FS is to also due to be reactivated during the second half of 2021 as the USAF's first overseas-based F-35A unit.

Aircraft operated (as of 2021)-

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle (492nd FS 'Madhatters')
McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle (493rd FS 'Grim Reapers')
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle (494th FS 'Panthers')
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (495th FS 'Valkyries')- due to be activated in late 2021

Stock code: 144-487

 

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Rest of the world: 35.00

Kitsworld base shown with a model - McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle and Chevrolet Silverado
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Tyndall AFB USA KWB 144-488 Tyndall AFB USA GPS- 30º03’41.46” N 85º34’14.27” W
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Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Tyndall AFB USA
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KWB 144-488 Tyndall AFB USA GPS- 30º03’41.46” N 85º34’14.27” W
Kitsworld Diorama Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl Model Airfield Base.


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144th Scale 225mm x 225mm Approx

KWB 144-488 Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida- 2021. (Main) USAF Units- 325th Fighter Wing/325th Operations Group (2nd Flying Training Squadron, 43rd and 95th Fighter Squadrons).

Tyndall Field as it was previously known was activated as a USAAC gunnery range in 1941. It was deactivated at the end of World War 2 and became a training airfield under Air Training Command. In 1948, the base was renamed Tyndall Air Force Base. In 1957, it came under the umbrella of Aerospace Defence Command which continued until the ADC was disbanded in 1979 and all units and bases were relocated un the Tactical Air Command. From the 1950's and into the 1960's the base operated such diverse types as the North American TF-51 Mustang, F-86F/F-86D Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo, Convair F-102A/TF-102B Delta Dagger, Lockheed F-94 Starfire, T-33 Shooting Star and F-104 Starfighter, Northrop F-89 Scorpion, and Convair F-106A/B Delta Dart in the interceptor pilot training role. The base played a notable role in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1956, the base also became home to the 678th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
to support the 4751st Air Defence Wing (Air Defence Missile Wing from 1958), which was equipped with the Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc surface-to-air missile and based at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Tyndall continues as a major USAF training base to this day, and was the first USAF base to be equipped with the F-22 Raptor beginning with the 43rd FS in 2002.


Aircraft operated (as of 2021)-

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (2nd Flying Training Squadron)
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor (43rd Fighter Squadron and 95th Fighter Squadron)

Stock code: 144-488

 

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Kitsworld bases shown with a model - Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and Chevrolet Silverado.
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Yeovilton UK KWB 144-489 Yeovilton UK GPS- 51º00’35.33” N 2º38’46.88” W
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Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Yeovilton UK
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KWB 144-489 Yeovilton UK GPS- 51º00’35.33” N 2º38’46.88” W
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144th Scale 225mm x 225mm Approx

KWB 144-489 Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton (HMS Heron), 1990's onwards.

RNAS Yeovilton was built in 1939, with 750 NAS commencing operations from the base in the same year, and followed by 751 and 752 NAS shortly afterwards. 794 NAS was formed in 1940 and 827 NAS started operations from the base in 1943. This unit was the first to receive the Fairy Barracuda torpedo bomber. Yeovilton underwent an extensive phased rebuild program during the 1950's to lengthen the runways in order to accept jet aircraft, notably the de Havilland Sea Venom. This type was replaced during the 1960's by the de Havilland Sea Vixen and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1. Royal Navy fixed wing operations ceased at the base during the 1970's. Westland Wessex HU.5's and Westland Sea King HC.4's continued to operate for Royal Marine service. The Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit (FRADU) was also stationed at the base. The introduction into service of the British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 in the early 1980's saw the Royal Navy again flying fixed wing aircraft from the base. The Sea Harrier FRS.1's were replaced by the more capable FA.2 variant and T.8 trainer until the Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service in 2006. Today, the base is again rotary wing only, with the exception of the Grob Tutor T.1 used by 727 NAS for trainee pilot grading. A number of ground-based units and support units are also stationed at Yeovilton.

Aircraft operated (as of 2021)-

Royal Navy: AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW159 Wildcat HMA.2- 815 Naval Air Squadron, 825 Naval Air Squadron, 847 Naval Air Squadron. AgustaWestland AW159 Commando Wildcat AH.1- 847 Naval Air Squadron.

British Army: AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW159 Wildcat AH.1- No. 652 Squadron, No. 659 Squadron, No. 661 Squadron.

Royal Navy: AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HC.4/4A- 845 Naval Air Squadron. AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HC.4/HC3i- 846 Naval Air Squadron.

Royal Navy: Grob Tutor T.1- 727 Naval Air Squadron.

Stock code: 144-489

 

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Kitsworld base shown with a model - Westland Lynx HAS.3 and Schopf F59
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Revetments WW1-4 KWB 144-490 Revetments WW1-4
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Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Revetments WW1-4
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KWB 144-490 Revetments WW1-4
Kitsworld Diorama Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl Model Airfield Base.


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KWB 144-490 Four single parking areas. Suitable for Great War onwards.

The four bases in this set are suitable for both 1/48th and 1/72nd aircraft, and are ideal for types operating from rough terrain from the Great War onwards.

Usable for any type of aircraft of relevant type, size and scale.

Stock code: 144-490

 

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Kitsworld bases shown with a model - IAR 80, Fokker D.VII, Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb, Lavochkin La-5, Austin Tilly, Ehrhardt EV4 and GAZ BZ-38 fuel truck.
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - Minsk Mazowieki KWB 144-491 Minsk Mazowieki GPS- 52º11’32.54” N 21º40’09.69” E
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KWB 144-491 Minsk Mazowieki GPS- 52º11’32.54” N 21º40’09.69” E
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KWB 144-491, 23rd Air Base (23 Baza Lotnicza), Polish Air Force, Mi?sk Mazowiecki, Poland, 2001 onwards.

The base was first formed in 2001, with 1 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego (1.ELT) being the main unit stationed there flying the Mikoyan MiG-29 (9.12A) and MiG-29UB (9.51A). The units primary role is that of air defence covering both Polish and wider NATO airspace, including that of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Also units based at Mi?sk Mazowiecki is the 2nd Search and Rescue Group flying the PZL W3 Sokó?.

Aircraft operated (not including temporary units stationed at the base)-

Mikoyan MiG-29 (9.12A) and MiG-29UB (9.51A) Fulcrum.

PZL W3 Sokó?.

Stock code: 144-491

 

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Kitsworld base shown with a model - Mikoyan MiG-29A Fulcrum and Star 266 truck
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - USS Nimitz- No 2 Elevator KWB 144-492 USS Nimitz- No 2 Elevator
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Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144 scale - USS Nimitz- No 2 Elevator
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KWB 144-492 USS Nimitz- No 2 Elevator
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KWB 144-492, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), No. 2 Elevator, 2020

Named after Chester W. Nimitz, the ship was launched in May 1972 and commissioned in May 1975, originally as CVAN-68 and thereafter CVN-68. Her first deployment was to the Mediterranean in July 1976 and she returned to the United States in February the following year. This was followed by further deployments to the Mediterranean, firstly in December 1977, returning in July 1978. She was then sent back to the same area of operations in September 1979. This trip saw her redeployed to the Indian Ocean during the Iran hostage crisis and in April 1980 she took part in Operation Eagle Claw, a failed attempt to rescue fifty two staff held hostage at the US Embassy in Tehran.

During May to August 1979, she starred in the United Artists movie The Final Countdown starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross and James Farentino. The movie was released in August 1980.

In August 1981, she was involved in what is known as the Gulf of Sidra incident off the coast of Libya, where two F-14 Tomcats from VF-41 Black Aces, engaged and shot down two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 Fitters, one of which had fired on the F-14's. Following this, the Libyans carried out at least three more mock attacks without further incident.

Nimitz undertook an number of further deployments throughout the 1980's, During 1982 and 1983, she deployed to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean again. In 1985 she was involved in attacks on Beirut and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by two Lebanese terrorists. In December 1986 she deployed again to the Mediterranean followed by a long voyage around Cape Horn and through the Pacific Ocean, eventually to arrive at Bremerton, Washington in July 1987 which would be her home port. She provided security for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and then took part in Operation Earnest Will in the North Arabian Sea where she provided protection for Kuwaiti oil tankers.

The 1990's were no less busy. In 1991 she deployed to the Persian Gulf to provide relief for the USS Ranger following Operation Desert Storm, then in 1993 she was active again during Operation Southern Watch. During 1995 and 1996 she served a number of further deployments to the Indian Ocean, again to the Persian Gulf, and also the Taiwan Straits where she undertook observations of Chinese missile tests. In July 1997, she participated in Joint Task Force Exercise 97-2 off the California coast. This was then followed by more deployment in support of Operation Southern Watch which was still ongoing. In 1998 she underwent a three year major refit and update program.

In 2001, Nimitz was then sent to her next home port of NAS North Island where she underwent more upgrades until she was deployed again for participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in 2003, also in 2005 when she was sent to the Arabian Sea, and again in 2007 in further support of Iraqi Freedom. In 2008, she went to the Western Pacific area where she participated in threat response to counter growing threats from Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers. An unusual event occurred in 2004 when she was involved in the tracking of reported UFO's.

During the 2010's, Nimitz undertook more deployments and visits around the globe notably in the Arabian Sea area and also in support of Iraqi Forces fighting ISIS in 2017. She was again overhauled in 2018, and was redeployed to the South China Sea along with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) in support of US troop withdrawals in Somalia.

Nimitz has now been in service for nearly fifty years and is due to be replaced by the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) by 2022.

The base here shows Nimitz's No. 2 elevator which is located to the forward of the ship on the starboard side. The elevator has been constructed from official measurements and photographs.

Aircraft operated (for the 2000's onwards). Note that this list is not extensive:

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (VX-23 aircraft on test in 2014)
 ?? Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
 ?? Boeing F/A-18C Hornet
 ?? Boeing EA-18G Growler
 ?? Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
 ?? Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler
 ?? Grumman C-2A Greyhound
 ?? Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk
 ?? Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk

Stock code: 144-492

 

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Europe: 12.99
US/Canada: 29.99
Rest of the world: 35.00

Kitsworld base shown with a model - Boeing F-18F Super Hornet and A/S32A-31A Deck Tractor
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144th scale - Plain Grass- Worn KWB 144-493 Plain Grass- Worn
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KWB 144-493 Plain Grass- Worn
Kitsworld Diorama Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl - Model Airfield Base.


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KWB 144-493, Plain Grass (Worn).

A base of worn grass that can serve a number of functions. Applications could include military and civilian airfields and aerodromes from the dawn of flight to the present day and even bases for vehicle displays. The base can also be used for 1/72nd displays, is large enough to be cut into smaller sections to create a number of separate bases.

Suggested subjects: aircraft, cars, military vehicles, motorcycles and figures.

Stock code: 144-493

 

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Kitsworld base shown with a model - Westland Whirlwind I and Austin Tilly
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144th scale - Plain Grass Solid KWB 144-494 Plain Grass Solid
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Kitsworld Diorama Self-Adhesive Matt Vinyl - Model Airfield Base.


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48th Scale 670mm x 670mm, Approx
72nd Scale 450mm x 450mm Approx
144th Scale 225mm x 225mm Approx

KWB 144-494, Plain Grass (Solid).

A base of solid grass that can serve a number of functions. Applications could include military and civilian airfields and aerodromes from the dawn of flight to the present day and even bases for vehicle displays. The base can also be used for 1/72nd displays, is large enough to be cut into smaller sections to create a number of separate bases and as it's seamless can also be joined for larger displays.

Suggested subjects: aircraft, cars, military vehicles, motorcycles and figures.

Stock code: 72-494

 

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Kitsworld bases shown with a model - Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I and Bedford MSC.
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144th scale - Korat RTAFB- 1972 KWB 144-495 Korat RTAFB, 1972 GPS- 14º55’47.83” N 102º04’45.01” E (General location)
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KWB 144-495 Korat RTAFB, 1972 GPS- 14º55’47.83” N 102º04’45.01” E (General location)
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KWB 144-495, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 1972.

Korat can trace its ancestry back to the days of the Japanese Occupation of Thailand when a small airfield was built for use by the Japanese Imperial Army.

After the end of the war, the airfield was passed to the Thai government who continued its use as a base for the Royal Thai Air Force. During the early 1960's, the United States began enlarging the airfield. New facilities were built including barracks, stores, a hospital and numerous security improvements were undertaken. The Laotian Civil War had begun in 1959 and the then Kennedy administration was concerned about spillage of this conflict over into Thailand, notably an invasion by communist forces. Improvements and enlargement of the base continued until 1964, when the USAF began stationing Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibians of the 33rd Air Rescue Squadron at Korat to support US Navy operations over Laos. These were replaced in 1965 by Douglas HC-54D Rescuemasters.

Following the Gulf of Tonkin incident in July 1964, Republic F-105D Thunderchiefs of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron from the 6441st Tactical Fighter Wing stationed in Japan began to be deployed. This unit continued at Korat until October of the same year when they were replaced by F-105D's of 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. The same month also saw the additional deployment of F-105's from the 80th Tactical Fighter Squadron from the 41st Air Division.

Deployments continued including Kaman HH-43 Huskies which formed the 38th Air Rescue Squadron and the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron operating F-105's moving from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa on a rotational basis throughout 1964 and 1965.

Operations were ramped up in 1965. This year saw the establishment of the 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing encompassing the 12th, 67th, 357th, 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons all flying F-105D's, the 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron operating Mcdonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II's and a Wild Weasel Detachment formed from the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron flying North American F-100F Super Sabres.

In April 1966, the 6234th TFW was deactivated and replaced by the reactivated 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, initially encompassing the 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flying F-105D's, followed in May by the 44th TFS flying F-105F's. In the same month, the 388th also took under its charge the 34th TFS flying F-4C's and the 13th TFS flying F-105F's. By this time, No. 41 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force was also stationed at the base flying Bristol Freighters.

By 1967 the F-105's were beginning to suffer heavy losses and many European-based F-105's started being transferred to South East Asia to make up numbers. The 421st TFS was re-established as the 44th TFS in April 1967. The unit absorbed the missions undertaken by the 13th TFS which moved to Udorn RTAFB flying McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II's.

By 1966, Wild Weasel missions were well underway. 388th TFW units undertook a number of these missions, notably the 13th TFS from May 1966 until it was redeployed to Udorn as previously mentioned. Also bought under the 388th was the 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron which was formed from the 333rd, 354th and 357th TFS's and was equipped with the F-105F. At the same time, the 44th TFS began flying escort cover during the Wild Weasel missions. Later, during the early 1970's the 561st TFS flying F-105G's was formed and bought under the command of the 388th. The 12th TFS was re-equipped with the F-105G in June 1967 and despited being temporarily stationed at Takhli, returned to Korat when the 388th and 355th Tactical Fighter Wings were absorbed to form the 6010th Wild Weasel Squadron in 1970. The unit was redesigned the 17th Wild Weasel Squadron in December 1971.

From February 1972, Wild Weasel missions were beginning to be undertaken by the EF-4C's of the re-established 67th TFS. The EF-4C was never really a very effective variant in this role and was only ever seen as a stopgap until the arrival of the more capable F-4E which was introduced in the late 1960's. F-4 and F-105 Wild Weasel missions continued from Korat through the late 1960's and early 1970's.

In 1972 Korat saw the deployment of LTV A-7D Corsair II's of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing encompassing the 353rd, 355th and 356th Tactical Fighter Squadrons. This period forms the inspiration for this diorama section when hard standings were painted in varying sized blocks of disruptive camouflage as a trial measure. Photographic reference including aerial shots have been used in the production of this base.

Following the Vietnam War, Korat was passed back to total Thai control.



Main aircraft operated for the period (1972) given:

LTV A-7D Corsair II

Stock code: 144-495

 

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Kitsworld base shown with a model - Vought A-7E Corsair and Coleman MB-4.
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Kitsworld Diorama Adhesive Base 1:144th scale - RAF Honington KWB 144-496 RAF Honington GPS- 52º20’20.45” N 0º46’37.48” E
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KWB 144-496 RAF Honington GPS- 52º20’20.45” N 0º46’37.48” E
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KWB 144-496, 1st Strategic Air Depot, USAAF, (RAF Honington) Suffolk, England, 1942-46.

Honington was established in 1937 as a Royal Air Force base operating under RAF Bomber Command. It was passed over to the USAAF in June 1942 as Station 375. Stationed at the base were the 383rd, 384th and 385th Fighter Squadrons of the 364th Fighter Group, which arrived in early 1944 operating P-51 Mustangs. A number of other units were also stationed there including the 18th Weather Squadron, the 314th Service Group (467th Service Squadron) and the 9th Depot Repair Squadron.

Also at Honington was the 1st Strategic Air Depot based at Troston (Station 595) which joined the main base. The purpose of this facility was to mainly overhaul and repair B-17's of the 3rd Bomb Division which operated from the area. Often, damaged B-17's returning from missions were instructed to divert to Honington where they could be repaired without the need to transport the entire aircraft there from its home airfield. Based on photographs from the period, a small section of the facility at this time is depicted by this diorama base.

Honington was transferred back to the RAF in February 1946, when it was used as a repair and overhaul centre for RAF Transport Command, notably during the Berlin Airlift. It was transferred to RAF Bomber Command operating English Electric Canberra's of Nos. 10, 15, 44 and 57 Squadrons. It then became home to Vickers Valiants (and later Handley Page Victors) of the RAF's 'V' Force; No.7, 90 and 199 Squadron's (Valiant) and 55 and 57 Squadrons (Victor).

In 1969-70, the RAF moved Hawker Siddeley (Blackburn) Buccaneers of the newly formed Nos. 12, 15 and 16 Squadrons to the base. 15 and 16 Squadrons were relocated to RAF Laarbruch in West Germany in 1971, these were replaced by No. 237 OCU operating alongside 12 Squadron, with 208 Squadron arriving in the mid-1970's and 216 (which merged into 12 Squadron) in the latter part of the decade.

In the early 1980's, Nos 12 and 208 Squadrons, and 237 OCU were relocated to RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. At the same time, the base was earmarked to base Panavia Tornados as part of the Tornado Weapons Conversion Unit (TWCU). In August 1982 the recently disbanded No. 9 Squadron was reformed at Honington as No. 9(B) Squadron flying Tornados and became the worlds first operational unit to fly the type. No.9(B) Squadron relocated to RAF Brüggen, West Germany in 1986, with the TWCU, (by this time known as No. 45 (Reserve) Squadron)) remaining there. In 1990, No.13 Squadron was formed at Honington also flying Tornados, moving to RAF Marham in 1994 after service in the Gulf War.

Operational flying from Honington ended in 1994 following the TWCU's relocation Lossiemouth, with No.2 RAF Regiment being stationed there until they were relocated to RAF Brize Norton. Today, the base is home to No. 1 Squadron RAF Regiment and the RAF Force Protection Headquarters.

The aircraft shown undergoing port outer wing and starboard elevator replacement is a B-17G operated by the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group based at Thorpe Abbotts (Station 139), Norfolk.


Main aircraft operated for the period (1942-45) given:

Mainly Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
North American P-51 Mustang
Other USAAF types relevant to the time period and location.

Stock code: 144-496

 

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