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Two weeks later, No. 110 Squadron arrived, again flying hinds which were replaced shortly afterwards with Bristol Blenheim's. In June 1937, the Hawker Hind-equipped No. 88 Squadron was reformed at Waddington but relocated to RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, the following month. Also in June, Waddington saw the arrival of No. 44 Squadron, moving from RAF Andover, Hampshire, with their Bristol Blenheim's. No. 44 Squadron switched to the Avro Anson and Handley Page Hampden in 1939. 1939 saw the departure of No. 110 Squadron for RAF Wattisham, Suffolk. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Nos. 44 and 50 Squadrons immediately began operations against German targets at Kiel and during the battle of Britain, undertook offensive actions against German barge concentrations in the build up to Operation Sea Lion (SeeLöwe), the planned German invasion of the United Kingdom. No. 50 Squadron move to RAF Lindholme, South Yorkshire, later in 1940. In 1941, No. 44 Squadron was renamed No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron and replaced its Hampden's with the new Avro Lancaster, becoming the first RAF Bomber Command unit to operate the type, their first operational mission being on March 2, 1942. In April of that year, No. 44 Squadron, along with No. 97 from nearby RAF Coningsby, took part in Operation Margin against the MAN U-boat engine plants at Augsburg. No. 44 Squadron left Waddington for RAF Dunholme Lodge, Lincolnshire, in May 1943. The Second World War also saw a number of other units based at Waddington, which operated from the base to a lesser of greater degree. As follows: No. 142 Squadron was located briefly at Waddington between June and July 1940 with Fairey Battle's, relocating to RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire. No. 9 Squadron arrived in August 1942 with Vickers Wellington III's, before switching to Lancaster I and III's and moving to RAF Bardney, Lincolnshire in April 1943. No. 207 Squadron was reformed at Waddington with the unsuccessful Avro Manchester, and additionally later, the Handley Page Hampden. The unit moved to RAF Bottesford, Leicestershire in November 1941. No. 420 (Canadian) Squadron was formed in December 1941 with Hampden's, moving to RAF Skipton-on Swale, North Yorkshire in August 1942. No. 463 (Australian) Squadron was formed in November 1943 with Lancaster I and III's and moved to RAF Skellingthorpe, Lincoln in July 1945. No. 467 (Australian) Squadron operated from Waddington during the period November 1943 to June 1945 flying Lancaster I's and III's before moving to RAF Metheringham, Lincolnshire. No. 617 Dambusters Squadron briefly operated from the station between June 1945 and January 1946 before relocating to RAF Digri, Pakistan. RAF Waddington was a major player in the run up to, and during the Cold War. In 1957, No. 83 Squadron became the first RAF unit to be equipped with the Avro Vulcan B.1. Receiving its first aircraft in March 1957, it became fully operational in May before moving to RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire in August 1960. Other units based at Waddington through the Cold War era are as follows: No. 9 Squadron Squadron flying Vulcan B.2's operated from Waddington between 1975 and 1982 before disbandment and reformation at RAF Honington as the RAF's first operational Panavia Tornado GR.1 operator. Between July and September 1946, No. 12 Squadron was briefly stationed at Waddington with Lancaster I and III's, relocating to RAF Binbrook and re-equipping with Avro Lincoln B.2's. No. 21 Squadron was based at the station between May 1955 and December 1957 with English Electric Canberra B.2. No. 27 Squadron the same. No. 44 Squadron was reformed at Waddington in 1960 and operated the Vulcan B.1 and B.2 from there until December 1982 when they were disbanded. No. 50 Squadron operated Lincoln B.2's between January 1946 and 1951 before being disbanded. The squadron was reformed at Waddington in August 1962 with Vulcan B.1's and later B.2/B.2K's. They were disbanded in March 1984. No. 57 Squadron operated Lincoln B.2's from Waddington from October 1946 to April 1951, leaving for RAF Marham, Norfolk shortly afterwards. In June 1951 the unit returned to Waddington equipped with the Boeing Washington B.I, leaving for RAF Coningsby in April 1952. No. 61 Squadron flew Lancaster B.I's and B.III's from January 1946, replacing these shortly afterward with the Lincoln B.2 and moving to RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire in August 1953. No. 101 Squadron arrived from RAF Finningley, South Yorkshire in June 1961 with Vulcan B.1 and B.2's, staying at Waddington until they were disbanded in August 1982. The 1982 Falklands War saw three Vulcan B.2's (XM597, XM598, and XM607) from Nos. 44, 50 and 101 Squadrons take part in Operation Black Buck raids against Port Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands. The three Vulcans, specifically chosen because they were fitted with more powerful Bristol Olympus 301 engines, transited down to RAF Ascension Island from Waddington, then flying on from Ascension for the missions. There were seven missions altogether, each code numbered according to date carried out and mission. A forth Vulcan, XM612, was held in reserve. Air-to-air refuelling via Handley Page Victor K.2 tankers was used. Even today, the effects of the Black Buck raids are open to debate on their overall effectiveness or logistical cost. At the time, they were the longest bombing raids by range in history. The USAF also used Waddington at various points through the later 1970's and into the early 1990's with A-7D's and K's of the Iowa, Ohio and South Dakota Air National Guards visiting or deploying there briefly during this time period. July 1991 saw Waddington become home to No. 8 Squadron, which relocated from RAF Lossiemouth and trading its ageing Avro Shackleton AEW.2's with the Boeing AEW.1 Sentry airborne early warning platform. The Sentry's were withdrawn in August 2021, with the Squadron planning to redeploy in 2023 from RAF Lossiemouth with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (to be designated Wedgetail AEW.1). As of 2021, Waddington is still the home to a number of units including Nos. 13 and 39 Squadrons operating the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, No. 14 Squadron operating the Beechcraft Shadow R.1 and No. 51 Squadron operating the Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance platform. The base is also home to a number of non-flying units and organisations including the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. The section which this Kits-World base depicts is part of a larger area of hard standings linking onto the main runway, each with a Vulcan on QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) standby in case of nuclear attack. Depicted as it was during the 1960's, this area no longer exists, but is based on existing photographs from the time. Main aircraft operated for the period (1960's): Avro Vulcan B.1 or B.2. Shown is a Vulcan B.2 of No. 50 Squadron. GPS- 53º10'31.65" N 0º30'59.46" W. Price:£7.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-511 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:17:16 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-511 RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 1960s. 450mm(W) x 450mm(H) 17inches(W) x 17inches(H). RAF Waddington began as a training base for the Royal Flying Corps in 1916. Between this time and 1919, the station was home to a number of squadrons both under RFC, and later, RAF control. Nos. 82, 97, 105, 117 and 123 Squadrons RFC between 1917 and 1918, and Nos. 23, 203 and 204 Squadrons RAF throughout 1919 were based at Waddington. Following the Great War, Waddington was closed to allow extensive refurbishment and upgrade to a bomber base, opening again in March 1937. The first squadron to be based at the station was No. 50 Squadron equipped with the Hawker Hind light bomber and then upgrading to Handley Page Hampden's. Two weeks later, No. 110 Squadron arrived, again flying hinds which were replaced shortly afterwards with Bristol Blenheim's. In June 1937, the Hawker Hind-equipped No. 88 Squadron was reformed at Waddington but relocated to RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, the following month. Also in June, Waddington saw the arrival of No. 44 Squadron, moving from RAF Andover, Hampshire, with their Bristol Blenheim's. No. 44 Squadron switched to the Avro Anson and Handley Page Hampden in 1939. 1939 saw the departure of No. 110 Squadron for RAF Wattisham, Suffolk. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Nos. 44 and 50 Squadrons immediately began operations against German targets at Kiel and during the battle of Britain, undertook offensive actions against German barge concentrations in the build up to Operation Sea Lion (SeeLöwe), the planned German invasion of the United Kingdom. No. 50 Squadron move to RAF Lindholme, South Yorkshire, later in 1940. In 1941, No. 44 Squadron was renamed No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron and replaced its Hampden's with the new Avro Lancaster, becoming the first RAF Bomber Command unit to operate the type, their first operational mission being on March 2, 1942. In April of that year, No. 44 Squadron, along with No. 97 from nearby RAF Coningsby, took part in Operation Margin against the MAN U-boat engine plants at Augsburg. No. 44 Squadron left Waddington for RAF Dunholme Lodge, Lincolnshire, in May 1943. The Second World War also saw a number of other units based at Waddington, which operated from the base to a lesser of greater degree. As follows: No. 142 Squadron was located briefly at Waddington between June and July 1940 with Fairey Battle's, relocating to RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire. No. 9 Squadron arrived in August 1942 with Vickers Wellington III's, before switching to Lancaster I and III's and moving to RAF Bardney, Lincolnshire in April 1943. No. 207 Squadron was reformed at Waddington with the unsuccessful Avro Manchester, and additionally later, the Handley Page Hampden. The unit moved to RAF Bottesford, Leicestershire in November 1941. No. 420 (Canadian) Squadron was formed in December 1941 with Hampden's, moving to RAF Skipton-on Swale, North Yorkshire in August 1942. No. 463 (Australian) Squadron was formed in November 1943 with Lancaster I and III's and moved to RAF Skellingthorpe, Lincoln in July 1945. No. 467 (Australian) Squadron operated from Waddington during the period November 1943 to June 1945 flying Lancaster I's and III's before moving to RAF Metheringham, Lincolnshire. No. 617 Dambusters Squadron briefly operated from the station between June 1945 and January 1946 before relocating to RAF Digri, Pakistan. RAF Waddington was a major player in the run up to, and during the Cold War. In 1957, No. 83 Squadron became the first RAF unit to be equipped with the Avro Vulcan B.1. Receiving its first aircraft in March 1957, it became fully operational in May before moving to RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire in August 1960. Other units based at Waddington through the Cold War era are as follows: No. 9 Squadron Squadron flying Vulcan B.2's operated from Waddington between 1975 and 1982 before disbandment and reformation at RAF Honington as the RAF's first operational Panavia Tornado GR.1 operator. Between July and September 1946, No. 12 Squadron was briefly stationed at Waddington with Lancaster I and III's, relocating to RAF Binbrook and re-equipping with Avro Lincoln B.2's. No. 21 Squadron was based at the station between May 1955 and December 1957 with English Electric Canberra B.2. No. 27 Squadron the same. No. 44 Squadron was reformed at Waddington in 1960 and operated the Vulcan B.1 and B.2 from there until December 1982 when they were disbanded. No. 50 Squadron operated Lincoln B.2's between January 1946 and 1951 before being disbanded. The squadron was reformed at Waddington in August 1962 with Vulcan B.1's and later B.2/B.2K's. They were disbanded in March 1984. No. 57 Squadron operated Lincoln B.2's from Waddington from October 1946 to April 1951, leaving for RAF Marham, Norfolk shortly afterwards. In June 1951 the unit returned to Waddington equipped with the Boeing Washington B.I, leaving for RAF Coningsby in April 1952. No. 61 Squadron flew Lancaster B.I's and B.III's from January 1946, replacing these shortly afterward with the Lincoln B.2 and moving to RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire in August 1953. No. 101 Squadron arrived from RAF Finningley, South Yorkshire in June 1961 with Vulcan B.1 and B.2's, staying at Waddington until they were disbanded in August 1982. The 1982 Falklands War saw three Vulcan B.2's (XM597, XM598, and XM607) from Nos. 44, 50 and 101 Squadrons take part in Operation Black Buck raids against Port Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands. The three Vulcans, specifically chosen because they were fitted with more powerful Bristol Olympus 301 engines, transited down to RAF Ascension Island from Waddington, then flying on from Ascension for the missions. There were seven missions altogether, each code numbered according to date carried out and mission. A forth Vulcan, XM612, was held in reserve. Air-to-air refuelling via Handley Page Victor K.2 tankers was used. Even today, the effects of the Black Buck raids are open to debate on their overall effectiveness or logistical cost. At the time, they were the longest bombing raids by range in history. The USAF also used Waddington at various points through the later 1970's and into the early 1990's with A-7D's and K's of the Iowa, Ohio and South Dakota Air National Guards visiting or deploying there briefly during this time period. July 1991 saw Waddington become home to No. 8 Squadron, which relocated from RAF Lossiemouth and trading its ageing Avro Shackleton AEW.2's with the Boeing AEW.1 Sentry airborne early warning platform. The Sentry's were withdrawn in August 2021, with the Squadron planning to redeploy in 2023 from RAF Lossiemouth with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (to be designated Wedgetail AEW.1). As of 2021, Waddington is still the home to a number of units including Nos. 13 and 39 Squadrons operating the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, No. 14 Squadron operating the Beechcraft Shadow R.1 and No. 51 Squadron operating the Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance platform. The base is also home to a number of non-flying units and organisations including the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. The section which this Kits-World base depicts is part of a larger area of hard standings linking onto the main runway, each with a Vulcan on QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) standby in case of nuclear attack. Depicted as it was during the 1960's, this area no longer exists, but is based on existing photographs from the time. Main aircraft operated for the period (1960's): Avro Vulcan B.1 or B.2. Shown is a Vulcan B.2 of No. 50 Squadron. GPS- 53º10'31.65" N 0º30'59.46" W. Price:£9.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-511 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:15:18 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-510 RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 2000-2021- Main runway- blurred. 225mm(W) x 225mm(H) 9inches(W) x 9inches(H) RAF Scampton's location can trace its ancestry back to the Great War when, named Home Defence Flight Station Brattleby, it served as a landing field for the Royal Flying Corps. From here operated No. 3 Squadron 'A' Flight equipped with the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b albeit briefly in the anti-Zeppelin role. This unit was followed by No. 60 (Reserve) Squadron flying Avro 504's and Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8's, and Nos. 11 and 81 Squadrons equipped with Sopwith Pups, Camels and Dolphins. These units amalgamated and the station was renamed Scampton in 1917. In 1918 it was officially designated as No. 34 Training Depot. Following the war, Scampton was closed and again became agricultural land and all aerodrome buildings and facilities were removed. By the mid-1930's it was decided to re-establish the station under the Royal Air Force Expansion Scheme which saw the formation of a number of new RAF squadrons and airfields. Officially named as RAF Scampton, the base was opened on 27th August 1936 forming part of No. 3 Group. In October 1936, the first units to arrive were No. 9 Squadron flying the Handley Page Heyford, and No. 214 Squadron equipped with the Vickers Virginia and Handley Page Harrow. No. 214 Squadron moved to RAF Feltwell in April 1937, whilst No. 9 Squadron left Scampton in March 1938. Now. 49 and 83 Squadrons moved to Scampton in March 1938 initially operating Hawker Hinds, but shortly re-equipping with the Handley Page Hampden. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Scampton became part of No. 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command. Both 49 and 83 Squadrons were in action shortly after the commencement of hostilities flying sweeps near to Wilhelmshaven, Germany and minelaying operations over the North Sea. March 1940 saw the arrival of No. 98 Squadron equipped with the Fairey Battle, but this unit moved to RAF Finningley shortly afterwards. In the same year, members of both 49 and 83 Squadron's were awarded Victoria Crosses. In December 1941, No. 83 Squadron was equipped with the Avro Manchester and in 1942, No. 49 Squadron also converted to the type. However, due to unreliability and performance issues with the Manchester, these were quickly replaced in both squadrons by the infinitely more capable Avro Lancaster. In August 1942 No. 83 Squadron moved to RAF Wyton and was attached to the Pathfinder Force. In replacement, No. 57 Squadron arrived at Scampton in September relocating from RAF Feltwell and re-equipping with Lancasters replacing their Vickers Wellingtons. No. 49 Squadron left Scampton for RAF Waddington in January 1943. Only No. 57 Squadron remained. The famous and highly classified No. 617 Dambusters Squadron was formed at Scampton in March 1943 for participation in the upcoming Operation Chastise raids against the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the Ruhr valley. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, nineteen 617 Squadron Lancasters took off on the night of 16th-17th May 1943, each carrying a single Upkeep bouncing bomb. The Möhne and Eder dams were both breached, with the Sorpe receiving minor damage. Eight aircraft were lost along with fifty three crew killed and three captured. Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross, becoming Scamptons third recipient of the medal. 617 Squadron continued to operate from Scampton flying various covert missions against targets in Northern Italy, until the unit moved to RAF Coningsby in late August 1943, with No. 57 Squadron moving to RAF East Kirby at the same time. Scampton was closed to allow its runways to be reinforced and improved. July 1944 saw the arrival of No. 1690 Bomber Defence Training Flight (BDTF) flying Supermarine Spitfires, Miles Martinet target tugs, and Hawker Hurricanes. 1690 BDTF remained at Scampton until September when it was relocated to RAF Metheringham. Following the upgrade work, the station was reopened in October 1944. Scampton was transferred to No.1 Group, RAF Bomber Command. October 1944 also saw the arrival on No. 153 Squadron equipped with Lancasters. The unit disbanded at Scampton in September 1945. In December 1944, 1687 BDTF relocated to the station until it moved to RAF Helmswell in April 1945. The same month saw the arrival of No. 625 Squadron also operating Lancasters until it was disbanded in October of that year. Following the end of the war, Lancaster use continued from Scampton with No. 100 Squadron transferring to the station from RAF Elsham Wolds in December 1945. The unit then moved to RAF Lindholme in May 1946 bringing Lancaster operations at Scampton to a close. December 1945 also saw No. 57 returning to the base equipped with the new Avro Lincoln. In July 1948, the USAF's 28th Bombardment Group moved to the base with their Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, but the base was deemed unsuitable for the large bombers due to insufficient runway length and Scampton was transferred back to the RAF in January 1949. The early 1950's were no less a busy time for Scampton with the base being home to four English Electric Canberra units; Nos. 10, 18, 21 and 27 Squadrons. By the mid-1950's Scampton had been chosen as a future V-Bomber base and once again extensive work was carried out to prepare Scampton for the arrival of the first Avro Vulcans. A new 9000 ft runway was laid and the base enlarged with storage provision for nuclear weapons. The first Vulcan unit to arrive at Scampton in May 1958 was No. 617 Squadron which was reformed. The same period also saw the arrival of the first operational British nuclear weapon, codenamed Blue Danube. This weapon was replaced by the smaller but much higher yield Yellow Sun. In preparation for the introduction of the new Blue Steel stand-off missile into RAF service, new maintenance, servicing and storage facilities were constructed at Scampton, along with a new control tower. In 1960 No 83 Squadron arrived, and this unit along with Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons formed what became known as the Scampton Wing. Blue Steel was finally retired in 1970 when it was decided that Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent be passed to the Royal Navy's Polaris system, and Scampton was transferred to the tactical nuclear and conventional bombing roles. No. 83 Squadron was disbanded in August 1969 and replaced by No. 230 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) which moved from RAF Finningley. In 1975, No. 35 Squadron relocated from RAF Akrotiri, joining Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons, and 230 OCU, bringing the total Vulcan units based at Scampton to four. The RAF retired its last Vulcans in the early 1980's, with No. 230 OCU being disbanded in 1981 and 617 Squadron winding down operations on the aircraft in the same year, reforming in January 1983 at RAF Marham with Panavia Tornados. No. 27 Squadron replaced its Vulcans with the Tornado in 1983, whilst No. 35 Squadron was finally disbanded in March 1982. Control of Scampton was passed over to RAF Support Command and the headquarters of the Central Flying School (CFS) in 1983. One of the notable units to base there at this time was the Red Arrows, moving from RAF Kemble. IN 1984, the Tornado Radar Repair Unit (TRRU) was relocated to the station. The CFS along with the Red Arrows, moved to RAF Cranwell in the mid-1990's and it was decided that Scampton was to close. This proposal was shelved due to overwhelming pressure from the local and wider British public, local press and MP's the base remained open as among other things, an overflow base for RAF Waddington. In the early 2000's the Red Arrows moved back to Scampton due to lack of space at Cranwell and it was decided that they would be based there. In 2008 it was decided that the Red Arrows would again be moved, this time to RAF Waddington, but the plan was put on hold. In 2011, another review was carried out and it was felt that Scampton was still the most suitable location for the unit at that time. In 2018 it was announced that Scampton was to be closed by 2022, and in May 2020 that the Red Arrows would relocate to RAF Waddington. Main aircraft operated for the period (early 2000's-2021): BAe Hawk T. Mk1. Shown are Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows in Diamond 9 formation with "Smoke On". GPS- 53º18'11.04" N 0º32'54.39" W. Price:£7.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-510 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:34:56 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-509 RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 2000-2021. 225mm(W) x 225mm(H) 9inches(W) x 9inches(H) RAF Scampton's location can trace its ancestry back to the Great War when, named Home Defence Flight Station Brattleby, it served as a landing field for the Royal Flying Corps. From here operated No. 3 Squadron 'A' Flight equipped with the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b albeit briefly in the anti-Zeppelin role. This unit was followed by No. 60 (Reserve) Squadron flying Avro 504's and Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8's, and Nos. 11 and 81 Squadrons equipped with Sopwith Pups, Camels and Dolphins. These units amalgamated and the station was renamed Scampton in 1917. In 1918 it was officially designated as No. 34 Training Depot. Following the war, Scampton was closed and again became agricultural land and all aerodrome buildings and facilities were removed. By the mid-1930's it was decided to re-establish the station under the Royal Air Force Expansion Scheme which saw the formation of a number of new RAF squadrons and airfields. Officially named as RAF Scampton, the base was opened on 27th August 1936 forming part of No. 3 Group. In October 1936, the first units to arrive were No. 9 Squadron flying the Handley Page Heyford, and No. 214 Squadron equipped with the Vickers Virginia and Handley Page Harrow. No. 214 Squadron moved to RAF Feltwell in April 1937, whilst No. 9 Squadron left Scampton in March 1938. Now. 49 and 83 Squadrons moved to Scampton in March 1938 initially operating Hawker Hinds, but shortly re-equipping with the Handley Page Hampden. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Scampton became part of No. 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command. Both 49 and 83 Squadrons were in action shortly after the commencement of hostilities flying sweeps near to Wilhelmshaven, Germany and minelaying operations over the North Sea. March 1940 saw the arrival of No. 98 Squadron equipped with the Fairey Battle, but this unit moved to RAF Finningley shortly afterwards. In the same year, members of both 49 and 83 Squadron's were awarded Victoria Crosses. In December 1941, No. 83 Squadron was equipped with the Avro Manchester and in 1942, No. 49 Squadron also converted to the type. However, due to unreliability and performance issues with the Manchester, these were quickly replaced in both squadrons by the infinitely more capable Avro Lancaster. In August 1942 No. 83 Squadron moved to RAF Wyton and was attached to the Pathfinder Force. In replacement, No. 57 Squadron arrived at Scampton in September relocating from RAF Feltwell and re-equipping with Lancasters replacing their Vickers Wellingtons. No. 49 Squadron left Scampton for RAF Waddington in January 1943. Only No. 57 Squadron remained. The famous and highly classified No. 617 Dambusters Squadron was formed at Scampton in March 1943 for participation in the upcoming Operation Chastise raids against the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the Ruhr valley. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, nineteen 617 Squadron Lancasters took off on the night of 16th-17th May 1943, each carrying a single Upkeep bouncing bomb. The Möhne and Eder dams were both breached, with the Sorpe receiving minor damage. Eight aircraft were lost along with fifty three crew killed and three captured. Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross, becoming Scamptons third recipient of the medal. 617 Squadron continued to operate from Scampton flying various covert missions against targets in Northern Italy, until the unit moved to RAF Coningsby in late August 1943, with No. 57 Squadron moving to RAF East Kirby at the same time. Scampton was closed to allow its runways to be reinforced and improved. July 1944 saw the arrival of No. 1690 Bomber Defence Training Flight (BDTF) flying Supermarine Spitfires, Miles Martinet target tugs, and Hawker Hurricanes. 1690 BDTF remained at Scampton until September when it was relocated to RAF Metheringham. Following the upgrade work, the station was reopened in October 1944. Scampton was transferred to No.1 Group, RAF Bomber Command. October 1944 also saw the arrival on No. 153 Squadron equipped with Lancasters. The unit disbanded at Scampton in September 1945. In December 1944, 1687 BDTF relocated to the station until it moved to RAF Helmswell in April 1945. The same month saw the arrival of No. 625 Squadron also operating Lancasters until it was disbanded in October of that year. Following the end of the war, Lancaster use continued from Scampton with No. 100 Squadron transferring to the station from RAF Elsham Wolds in December 1945. The unit then moved to RAF Lindholme in May 1946 bringing Lancaster operations at Scampton to a close. December 1945 also saw No. 57 returning to the base equipped with the new Avro Lincoln. In July 1948, the USAF's 28th Bombardment Group moved to the base with their Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, but the base was deemed unsuitable for the large bombers due to insufficient runway length and Scampton was transferred back to the RAF in January 1949. The early 1950's were no less a busy time for Scampton with the base being home to four English Electric Canberra units; Nos. 10, 18, 21 and 27 Squadrons. By the mid-1950's Scampton had been chosen as a future V-Bomber base and once again extensive work was carried out to prepare Scampton for the arrival of the first Avro Vulcans. A new 9000 ft runway was laid and the base enlarged with storage provision for nuclear weapons. The first Vulcan unit to arrive at Scampton in May 1958 was No. 617 Squadron which was reformed. The same period also saw the arrival of the first operational British nuclear weapon, codenamed Blue Danube. This weapon was replaced by the smaller but much higher yield Yellow Sun. In preparation for the introduction of the new Blue Steel stand-off missile into RAF service, new maintenance, servicing and storage facilities were constructed at Scampton, along with a new control tower. In 1960 No 83 Squadron arrived, and this unit along with Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons formed what became known as the Scampton Wing. Blue Steel was finally retired in 1970 when it was decided that Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent be passed to the Royal Navy's Polaris system, and Scampton was transferred to the tactical nuclear and conventional bombing roles. No. 83 Squadron was disbanded in August 1969 and replaced by No. 230 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) which moved from RAF Finningley. In 1975, No. 35 Squadron relocated from RAF Akrotiri, joining Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons, and 230 OCU, bringing the total Vulcan units based at Scampton to four. The RAF retired its last Vulcans in the early 1980's, with No. 230 OCU being disbanded in 1981 and 617 Squadron winding down operations on the aircraft in the same year, reforming in January 1983 at RAF Marham with Panavia Tornados. No. 27 Squadron replaced its Vulcans with the Tornado in 1983, whilst No. 35 Squadron was finally disbanded in March 1982. Control of Scampton was passed over to RAF Support Command and the headquarters of the Central Flying School (CFS) in 1983. One of the notable units to base there at this time was the Red Arrows, moving from RAF Kemble. IN 1984, the Tornado Radar Repair Unit (TRRU) was relocated to the station. The CFS along with the Red Arrows, moved to RAF Cranwell in the mid-1990's and it was decided that Scampton was to close. This proposal was shelved due to overwhelming pressure from the local and wider British public, local press and MP's the base remained open as among other things, an overflow base for RAF Waddington. In the early 2000's the Red Arrows moved back to Scampton due to lack of space at Cranwell and it was decided that they would be based there. In 2008 it was decided that the Red Arrows would again be moved, this time to RAF Waddington, but the plan was put on hold. In 2011, another review was carried out and it was felt that Scampton was still the most suitable location for the unit at that time. In 2018 it was announced that Scampton was to be closed by 2022, and in May 2020 that the Red Arrows would relocate to RAF Waddington. Main aircraft operated for the period (early 2000's-2021): BAe Hawk T. Mk1. Shown are Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. Also present is one of the Reds Schopf F59 tractors, resplendent in team colours. GPS- 53º18'11.04" N 0º32'54.39" W. Price:£7.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-509 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:33:48 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-484 RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 2005-2021. 225mm(W) x 225mm(H) 9inches(W) x 9inches(H) RAF Coningsby was built in the late 1930's and after officially opening in November 1940, became operational in February 1941. No. 106 Squadron was the first unit to begin offensive operations from the base flying Handley Page Hampden's. A second unit, No. 97 Squadron, arrived in April equipped with Avro Manchester's, and in late May 1942, the base was instrumental in the Thousand Bomber Raids, initially during Operation Millennium against Cologne, and over the following month against Essen and Bremen. The base underwent extensive rebuild during the period between the autumn of 1942 and summer of 1943 whilst concrete runways were laid to accommodate heavier aircraft and additional hangar facilities were built. No. 617 Dambusters Squadron was the first unit to become operational from the station beginning in August 1943 and flying Avro Lancaster's. 617 Squadron operations from Coningsby were fairly limited due to the classified nature of the units missions, although it did participate in Operation Garlic against the Dortmund-Ems canal in Germany. Ultimately, this mission was a failure. Eight 617 Lancaster's took part in the mission, with only three returning. In January 1944, 617 moved to RAF Woodall Spa approximately two miles north of Coningsby. In replacement, No. 619 Squadron moved to Coningsby from Woodall Spa the same month, but left in April when it moved to RAF Dunholme Lodge. Coningsby continued as a major Lancaster base up to and after the end of the war with No. 61, 83 and 97 Squadrons being stationed there, with de Havilland Mosquitos of Nos. 109 and 139 Squadrons arriving post-war. The station played host to English Electric Canberra's through the 1950's and from 1962 to 1964, the Avro Vulcan. Coningsby was also to have received the BAC TSR.2 strike aircraft which had been due to join No. 40 Squadron and to replace the Canberra in RAF service. In the event, neither the TSR.2 or the General Dynamics F-111K which was to have been bought instead saw service with the RAF; the TSR.2 program being cancelled as part of the 1966 Defence White Paper cutbacks, and the F-111K being cancelled due to cost overruns in 1968. 1968 saw the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Spey-powered McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 at Coningsby with No. 228 OCU activating at the base in October 1968 until it moved to RAF Leuchars. In April 1972, No. 41(F) Squadron arrived and stayed until 1977 when it was disbanded and reformed at Coltishall flying Sepecat Jaguar GR.1's. In January 1975, No. 29(F) Squadron arrived from RAF Wattisham after replacing its English Electric Lightning F.3's with Phantoms. The squadron stayed at Coningsby until 1987. No. 23(F) Squadron made a brief stay at the base from November 1975 to February 1976 when it moved to RAF Wattisham, and No. 56(F) Squadron formed at Coningsby in March 1976 with Lightning F.6's before these were replaced with Phantoms in June of the same year. The following month, the squadron moved to Wattisham. The 1980's saw a major refurbishment of the base, including the construction of hardened aircraft shelters, pending the arrival of the Panavia Tornado F.3. No. 229 OCU/No.65 Squadron formed in November 1984 to train pilots on the new aircraft. In April 1987, the last of the Phantoms moved from Coningsby to RAF Leuchars and No. 29(F) Squadron became operational as the UK's first Tornado F.3 air defence squadron. These played a key role in the 1991 Gulf War. Into the 2000's saw the arrival of Sepecat Jaguar GR.3's of No. 6 Squadron from RAF Coltishall. By this time, Jaguar operations with the RAF were beginning to wind down to be replaced with later versions of the Tornado and the new Eurofighter Typhoon. The Jaguars remained at Coningsby until early May through to July 2007 when they relocated to RAF Cosford. No. 6 Squadron was disbanded at the end of May 2007. The Eurofighter Typhoon began to arrive at Coningsby in May 2005 and equipped No. 17 Squadron. In April 2006, No. 3(F) Squadron moved from RAF Cottesmore to Coningsby to become the first fully operational RAF Typhoon squadron having released its former BAe Harrier GR.7's to the Fleet Air Arm. This was followed by No. 11 Squadron, reactivating in March 2007 following its disbandment in October 2005. In July 2018, No. 12 Squadron was reactivated with Typhoon FGR.4's and operates in conjunction with the Qatar Emiri Air Force to provide Typhoon air and ground crew training support to Qatar. As of 2021, Nos. 3(F), 11, 12 and 29 Squadrons operate Typhoon operations from Coningsby. The base is also home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. GPS- 53º05'36.14" N 0º10'40.32" W Main aircraft operated for the period (2005-2021) given: Eurofighter Typhoon. Shown are representative Typhoons from any of the current four units. Sepecat Jaguar GR.3 (No. 6 Squadron). Price:£7.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB144-484 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:25:53 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-510 RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 2000-2021- Main runway- blurred. 450mm(W) x 450mm(H) 17inches(W) x 17inches(H). RAF Scampton's location can trace its ancestry back to the Great War when, named Home Defence Flight Station Brattleby, it served as a landing field for the Royal Flying Corps. From here operated No. 3 Squadron 'A' Flight equipped with the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b albeit briefly in the anti-Zeppelin role. This unit was followed by No. 60 (Reserve) Squadron flying Avro 504's and Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8's, and Nos. 11 and 81 Squadrons equipped with Sopwith Pups, Camels and Dolphins. These units amalgamated and the station was renamed Scampton in 1917. In 1918 it was officially designated as No. 34 Training Depot. Following the war, Scampton was closed and again became agricultural land and all aerodrome buildings and facilities were removed. By the mid-1930's it was decided to re-establish the station under the Royal Air Force Expansion Scheme which saw the formation of a number of new RAF squadrons and airfields. Officially named as RAF Scampton, the base was opened on 27th August 1936 forming part of No. 3 Group. In October 1936, the first units to arrive were No. 9 Squadron flying the Handley Page Heyford, and No. 214 Squadron equipped with the Vickers Virginia and Handley Page Harrow. No. 214 Squadron moved to RAF Feltwell in April 1937, whilst No. 9 Squadron left Scampton in March 1938. Now. 49 and 83 Squadrons moved to Scampton in March 1938 initially operating Hawker Hinds, but shortly re-equipping with the Handley Page Hampden. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Scampton became part of No. 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command. Both 49 and 83 Squadrons were in action shortly after the commencement of hostilities flying sweeps near to Wilhelmshaven, Germany and minelaying operations over the North Sea. March 1940 saw the arrival of No. 98 Squadron equipped with the Fairey Battle, but this unit moved to RAF Finningley shortly afterwards. In the same year, members of both 49 and 83 Squadron's were awarded Victoria Crosses. In December 1941, No. 83 Squadron was equipped with the Avro Manchester and in 1942, No. 49 Squadron also converted to the type. However, due to unreliability and performance issues with the Manchester, these were quickly replaced in both squadrons by the infinitely more capable Avro Lancaster. In August 1942 No. 83 Squadron moved to RAF Wyton and was attached to the Pathfinder Force. In replacement, No. 57 Squadron arrived at Scampton in September relocating from RAF Feltwell and re-equipping with Lancasters replacing their Vickers Wellingtons. No. 49 Squadron left Scampton for RAF Waddington in January 1943. Only No. 57 Squadron remained. The famous and highly classified No. 617 Dambusters Squadron was formed at Scampton in March 1943 for participation in the upcoming Operation Chastise raids against the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the Ruhr valley. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, nineteen 617 Squadron Lancasters took off on the night of 16th-17th May 1943, each carrying a single Upkeep bouncing bomb. The Möhne and Eder dams were both breached, with the Sorpe receiving minor damage. Eight aircraft were lost along with fifty three crew killed and three captured. Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross, becoming Scamptons third recipient of the medal. 617 Squadron continued to operate from Scampton flying various covert missions against targets in Northern Italy, until the unit moved to RAF Coningsby in late August 1943, with No. 57 Squadron moving to RAF East Kirby at the same time. Scampton was closed to allow its runways to be reinforced and improved. July 1944 saw the arrival of No. 1690 Bomber Defence Training Flight (BDTF) flying Supermarine Spitfires, Miles Martinet target tugs, and Hawker Hurricanes. 1690 BDTF remained at Scampton until September when it was relocated to RAF Metheringham. Following the upgrade work, the station was reopened in October 1944. Scampton was transferred to No.1 Group, RAF Bomber Command. October 1944 also saw the arrival on No. 153 Squadron equipped with Lancasters. The unit disbanded at Scampton in September 1945. In December 1944, 1687 BDTF relocated to the station until it moved to RAF Helmswell in April 1945. The same month saw the arrival of No. 625 Squadron also operating Lancasters until it was disbanded in October of that year. Following the end of the war, Lancaster use continued from Scampton with No. 100 Squadron transferring to the station from RAF Elsham Wolds in December 1945. The unit then moved to RAF Lindholme in May 1946 bringing Lancaster operations at Scampton to a close. December 1945 also saw No. 57 returning to the base equipped with the new Avro Lincoln. In July 1948, the USAF's 28th Bombardment Group moved to the base with their Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, but the base was deemed unsuitable for the large bombers due to insufficient runway length and Scampton was transferred back to the RAF in January 1949. The early 1950's were no less a busy time for Scampton with the base being home to four English Electric Canberra units; Nos. 10, 18, 21 and 27 Squadrons. By the mid-1950's Scampton had been chosen as a future V-Bomber base and once again extensive work was carried out to prepare Scampton for the arrival of the first Avro Vulcans. A new 9000 ft runway was laid and the base enlarged with storage provision for nuclear weapons. The first Vulcan unit to arrive at Scampton in May 1958 was No. 617 Squadron which was reformed. The same period also saw the arrival of the first operational British nuclear weapon, codenamed Blue Danube. This weapon was replaced by the smaller but much higher yield Yellow Sun. In preparation for the introduction of the new Blue Steel stand-off missile into RAF service, new maintenance, servicing and storage facilities were constructed at Scampton, along with a new control tower. In 1960 No 83 Squadron arrived, and this unit along with Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons formed what became known as the Scampton Wing. Blue Steel was finally retired in 1970 when it was decided that Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent be passed to the Royal Navy's Polaris system, and Scampton was transferred to the tactical nuclear and conventional bombing roles. No. 83 Squadron was disbanded in August 1969 and replaced by No. 230 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) which moved from RAF Finningley. In 1975, No. 35 Squadron relocated from RAF Akrotiri, joining Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons, and 230 OCU, bringing the total Vulcan units based at Scampton to four. The RAF retired its last Vulcans in the early 1980's, with No. 230 OCU being disbanded in 1981 and 617 Squadron winding down operations on the aircraft in the same year, reforming in January 1983 at RAF Marham with Panavia Tornados. No. 27 Squadron replaced its Vulcans with the Tornado in 1983, whilst No. 35 Squadron was finally disbanded in March 1982. Control of Scampton was passed over to RAF Support Command and the headquarters of the Central Flying School (CFS) in 1983. One of the notable units to base there at this time was the Red Arrows, moving from RAF Kemble. IN 1984, the Tornado Radar Repair Unit (TRRU) was relocated to the station. The CFS along with the Red Arrows, moved to RAF Cranwell in the mid-1990's and it was decided that Scampton was to close. This proposal was shelved due to overwhelming pressure from the local and wider British public, local press and MP's the base remained open as among other things, an overflow base for RAF Waddington. In the early 2000's the Red Arrows moved back to Scampton due to lack of space at Cranwell and it was decided that they would be based there. In 2008 it was decided that the Red Arrows would again be moved, this time to RAF Waddington, but the plan was put on hold. In 2011, another review was carried out and it was felt that Scampton was still the most suitable location for the unit at that time. In 2018 it was announced that Scampton was to be closed by 2022, and in May 2020 that the Red Arrows would relocate to RAF Waddington. Main aircraft operated for the period (early 2000's-2021): BAe Hawk T. Mk1. Shown are Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows in Diamond 9 formation with "Smoke On". GPS- 53º18'11.04" N 0º32'54.39" W. Price:£9.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-510 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:52:09 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-509 RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, 2000-2021. 450mm(W) x 450mm(H) 17inches(W) x 17inches(H). RAF Scampton's location can trace its ancestry back to the Great War when, named Home Defence Flight Station Brattleby, it served as a landing field for the Royal Flying Corps. From here operated No. 3 Squadron 'A' Flight equipped with the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b albeit briefly in the anti-Zeppelin role. This unit was followed by No. 60 (Reserve) Squadron flying Avro 504's and Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8's, and Nos. 11 and 81 Squadrons equipped with Sopwith Pups, Camels and Dolphins. These units amalgamated and the station was renamed Scampton in 1917. In 1918 it was officially designated as No. 34 Training Depot. Following the war, Scampton was closed and again became agricultural land and all aerodrome buildings and facilities were removed. By the mid-1930's it was decided to re-establish the station under the Royal Air Force Expansion Scheme which saw the formation of a number of new RAF squadrons and airfields. Officially named as RAF Scampton, the base was opened on 27th August 1936 forming part of No. 3 Group. In October 1936, the first units to arrive were No. 9 Squadron flying the Handley Page Heyford, and No. 214 Squadron equipped with the Vickers Virginia and Handley Page Harrow. No. 214 Squadron moved to RAF Feltwell in April 1937, whilst No. 9 Squadron left Scampton in March 1938. Now. 49 and 83 Squadrons moved to Scampton in March 1938 initially operating Hawker Hinds, but shortly re-equipping with the Handley Page Hampden. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Scampton became part of No. 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command. Both 49 and 83 Squadrons were in action shortly after the commencement of hostilities flying sweeps near to Wilhelmshaven, Germany and minelaying operations over the North Sea. March 1940 saw the arrival of No. 98 Squadron equipped with the Fairey Battle, but this unit moved to RAF Finningley shortly afterwards. In the same year, members of both 49 and 83 Squadron's were awarded Victoria Crosses. In December 1941, No. 83 Squadron was equipped with the Avro Manchester and in 1942, No. 49 Squadron also converted to the type. However, due to unreliability and performance issues with the Manchester, these were quickly replaced in both squadrons by the infinitely more capable Avro Lancaster. In August 1942 No. 83 Squadron moved to RAF Wyton and was attached to the Pathfinder Force. In replacement, No. 57 Squadron arrived at Scampton in September relocating from RAF Feltwell and re-equipping with Lancasters replacing their Vickers Wellingtons. No. 49 Squadron left Scampton for RAF Waddington in January 1943. Only No. 57 Squadron remained. The famous and highly classified No. 617 Dambusters Squadron was formed at Scampton in March 1943 for participation in the upcoming Operation Chastise raids against the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the Ruhr valley. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, nineteen 617 Squadron Lancasters took off on the night of 16th-17th May 1943, each carrying a single Upkeep bouncing bomb. The Möhne and Eder dams were both breached, with the Sorpe receiving minor damage. Eight aircraft were lost along with fifty three crew killed and three captured. Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross, becoming Scamptons third recipient of the medal. 617 Squadron continued to operate from Scampton flying various covert missions against targets in Northern Italy, until the unit moved to RAF Coningsby in late August 1943, with No. 57 Squadron moving to RAF East Kirby at the same time. Scampton was closed to allow its runways to be reinforced and improved. July 1944 saw the arrival of No. 1690 Bomber Defence Training Flight (BDTF) flying Supermarine Spitfires, Miles Martinet target tugs, and Hawker Hurricanes. 1690 BDTF remained at Scampton until September when it was relocated to RAF Metheringham. Following the upgrade work, the station was reopened in October 1944. Scampton was transferred to No.1 Group, RAF Bomber Command. October 1944 also saw the arrival on No. 153 Squadron equipped with Lancasters. The unit disbanded at Scampton in September 1945. In December 1944, 1687 BDTF relocated to the station until it moved to RAF Helmswell in April 1945. The same month saw the arrival of No. 625 Squadron also operating Lancasters until it was disbanded in October of that year. Following the end of the war, Lancaster use continued from Scampton with No. 100 Squadron transferring to the station from RAF Elsham Wolds in December 1945. The unit then moved to RAF Lindholme in May 1946 bringing Lancaster operations at Scampton to a close. December 1945 also saw No. 57 returning to the base equipped with the new Avro Lincoln. In July 1948, the USAF's 28th Bombardment Group moved to the base with their Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, but the base was deemed unsuitable for the large bombers due to insufficient runway length and Scampton was transferred back to the RAF in January 1949. The early 1950's were no less a busy time for Scampton with the base being home to four English Electric Canberra units; Nos. 10, 18, 21 and 27 Squadrons. By the mid-1950's Scampton had been chosen as a future V-Bomber base and once again extensive work was carried out to prepare Scampton for the arrival of the first Avro Vulcans. A new 9000 ft runway was laid and the base enlarged with storage provision for nuclear weapons. The first Vulcan unit to arrive at Scampton in May 1958 was No. 617 Squadron which was reformed. The same period also saw the arrival of the first operational British nuclear weapon, codenamed Blue Danube. This weapon was replaced by the smaller but much higher yield Yellow Sun. In preparation for the introduction of the new Blue Steel stand-off missile into RAF service, new maintenance, servicing and storage facilities were constructed at Scampton, along with a new control tower. In 1960 No 83 Squadron arrived, and this unit along with Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons formed what became known as the Scampton Wing. Blue Steel was finally retired in 1970 when it was decided that Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent be passed to the Royal Navy's Polaris system, and Scampton was transferred to the tactical nuclear and conventional bombing roles. No. 83 Squadron was disbanded in August 1969 and replaced by No. 230 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) which moved from RAF Finningley. In 1975, No. 35 Squadron relocated from RAF Akrotiri, joining Nos. 27 and 617 Squadrons, and 230 OCU, bringing the total Vulcan units based at Scampton to four. The RAF retired its last Vulcans in the early 1980's, with No. 230 OCU being disbanded in 1981 and 617 Squadron winding down operations on the aircraft in the same year, reforming in January 1983 at RAF Marham with Panavia Tornados. No. 27 Squadron replaced its Vulcans with the Tornado in 1983, whilst No. 35 Squadron was finally disbanded in March 1982. Control of Scampton was passed over to RAF Support Command and the headquarters of the Central Flying School (CFS) in 1983. One of the notable units to base there at this time was the Red Arrows, moving from RAF Kemble. IN 1984, the Tornado Radar Repair Unit (TRRU) was relocated to the station. The CFS along with the Red Arrows, moved to RAF Cranwell in the mid-1990's and it was decided that Scampton was to close. This proposal was shelved due to overwhelming pressure from the local and wider British public, local press and MP's the base remained open as among other things, an overflow base for RAF Waddington. In the early 2000's the Red Arrows moved back to Scampton due to lack of space at Cranwell and it was decided that they would be based there. In 2008 it was decided that the Red Arrows would again be moved, this time to RAF Waddington, but the plan was put on hold. In 2011, another review was carried out and it was felt that Scampton was still the most suitable location for the unit at that time. In 2018 it was announced that Scampton was to be closed by 2022, and in May 2020 that the Red Arrows would relocate to RAF Waddington. Main aircraft operated for the period (early 2000's-2021): BAe Hawk T. Mk1. Shown are Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. Also present is one of the Reds Schopf F59 tractors, resplendent in team colours. GPS- 53º18'11.04" N 0º32'54.39" W. Price:£9.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KWB72-509 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:51:14 GMT