Is RAF Honington still operational?

Honington ceased to be a flying station on 1 February 1994 when No. 13 Squadron relocated to RAF Marham. RAF Honington became the RAF Regiment Depot in June 1994, when RAF Catterick in North Yorkshire, home of the existing depot, closed.

Are RAF Regiment soldiers?

The Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Regiment) is part of the Royal Air Force and functions as a specialist corps. Founded by Royal Warrant in 1942, the Corps carries out soldiering tasks relating to the delivery of air power.

Does the RAF Regiment still exist?

The RAF Regiment has seven regular and six reserve squadrons organised in to 7 wings. In addition, the RAF Regiment provides Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) to the British Army and Royal Marines, and provides a flight sized commitment to the Special Forces Support Group.

Where are the RAF Regiment based?

RAF Honington in Suffolk is the home of RAF Force Protection who are responsible for protecting the RAF at home and abroad. The Station hosts initial and further training for the RAF Regiment and specialist training for the RAF’s entire Force Protection capability.

Can you visit RAF Honington?

Tourist attractions Opening times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am to 3pm. Pre-book only.

What happened at RAF Honington?

311 (Czech) Squadron RAF formed at Honington with Wellingtons, later moving to RAF East Wretham in November 1940. Then, in May 1941, a Wellington returning from a night trip attempted to land at Honington with its wheels retracted. It skidded to one side and crashed into the main bomb dump where it burst into flames.

Where is honington in Norfolk?

Honington is a village and civil parish located in Bardwell Ward and Pakenham and Troston Wards of West Suffolk District Council, Suffolk in eastern England It is near to the border with Norfolk. It lies on the River Black Bourn, about 8 miles (13 km) from Bury St Edmunds and 6 miles (10 km) from Thetford, Norfolk.