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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.
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1939 to 1942:
The Blenheim and Beaufighter Era
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1960 to 1976:
The Lightning Era
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1994 to 2015:
Search and Rescue
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2000 to 2018:
Police Support Unit
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