, serial 44-10600, of the
788th Bomb Squadron releasing its bomb load during
WWII. Based at RAF Rackheath.|alt= Laid out on agricultural land between the two settlements of Rackheath Parva and Rackheath Magna, construction on the
airfield began in , for the
United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)
Eighth Air Force (8th AF). Constructed to the
Air Ministry requirements for a
class A airfield, it followed the typical layout of other
heavy bomber bases, with a main
runway of and two auxiliary runways of each. The perimeter track was in length, and this and the runways had a
concrete screed finish. Mark II airfield lighting was installed, two T2
hangars were erected for major aircraft maintenance, and dispersed temporary building accommodation provided for some 2400 personnel in the wooded countryside of the estate to the south-west of the airfield. A
dispersed weapon storage area was constructed to the north of the airfield. During construction, of soil were excavated, of soak-away drains installed, and of concrete laid. A major overhead power line had to be put underground to clear the aircraft flying approaches.
USAAF use The airfield was given USAAF designation
Station 145.
467th Bombardment Group (Heavy) The airfield was opened on , and was used by the
467th Bombardment Group (Heavy),
RAF use The airfield was returned to the
Royal Air Force, and a number of units were posted here: •
No. 94 Maintenance Unit RAF (27 January 1948 - 16 August 1954) •
No. 231 Maintenance Unit RAF ==Current use==