The airfield section is to illustrate the aircraft and units that operate from them. The airfields featured are those that the photographer visits the most often. The twin operated USAFE operated airfields of Mildenhall and Lakenheath are the photographers most visited airbases in England.
The passion for the these airfields spreads many years and even though today they are not as busy or have as many diverse aircraft operating from them they still provide an excellent places for avaition photography.
Please browse the individual pages and view the photographs. We have also included a map of each airfield for you to download as a PDF.
All photographs are © Copyright to the P. Bush. If you want a copy please contact the photographer: P. Bush
General advice
Respect the land around the base, and do not trespass on or damage any property. Take your rubbish and litter home with you. Do not park in front of crash gates, or on the access roads leading to them. Keep your eyes open for any suspicious activity, and don't hesitate to contact the police (999) or even the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (0800 789321)
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 CONINGSBY
RAF Coningsby has the most diverse selection of aircraft operating from its airfield, operating every type of current RAF fast jet. Together with the historic aircraft of the world famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. |
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COSFORD
Cosford is the home to the RAF Museum. Based in Shropshire the Museum is host to the National Cold War Exhibition which is excellent and other aircraft from the history of the RAF. |
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DUXFORD
Duxford is the home to flying and none flying exhibites of the Imperial War Museum. Located in Cambridgeshire it provides an outstanding glance at the world's avaition heritage. |
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LAKENHEATH
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, hosts the 48FW of the US Air Force. It is the largest USAF operated base in England and the only ones to operate the F-15C and F-15E Strike Eagle. A small squadron of HH-60G Combat Search & Rescue helicopters also operate from here. |
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MARHAM
RAF Marham located in Norfolk. The Marham Wing is one of the largest and busiest in the RAF, operating 4 Squadrons of Tornado GR4 aircraft in the attack and reconnaissance roles. It's future maybe under threat after the 2010 Defence Spending Review |
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MILDENHALL
RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, is currently the home of the 100th Air Refueling Wing (100 ARW) and the 352 Special Operation Group (352SOG). The 100ARW operates the KC-135R and the 352 SOG operates the MC-130H and MC-130P. |
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NORWICH
Norwich in Norfolk, a former RAF station is now an international airport. In a small corner of the airfield is the City of Norwich Aviation Museum, which has an excellent collection of aircraft and exhibits. |
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WATTISHAM
Wattisham in Suffolk, a former RAF station is now operated by the British Army. The station is home to the Army Air Corps fleet of Apache AH1 attack helicopters. The RAF still has a presence operating Sea King HAR3A Search & Rescue helicopters |
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OTHERS
Within this page you will find the other airfields that have been visited but not on a regular basis. These include Leeming, Linton-on-Ouse, Valley, Cottesmore, Lyneham and the now closed Coltishall |
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AIRFIELDS
