Airfield History

Type “C” hangar being erected

Between 1937 and 1939 land was purchased by the Government near Wattisham village, in mid-Suffolk. Four type “C” hangars were erected, and a grass landing area was formed.


1939 to 1942:
The Blenheim and Beaufighter Era



1942 to 1945:
The American Era



1946 to 1954:
The Meteor Era




1954 to 1960:
The Hunter Era


1958 to 1963:
The Javelin


1960 to 1976:
The Lightning Era


1976 to 1992:
The Phantom Era


1981 to 1989:
The Bloodhound


From 1993:
The Army Air Corps


1994 to 2015:
Search and Rescue


2000 to 2018:
Police Support Unit



Wattisham Today