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Don't i feel the idiot. Ive been trying to find a list of airfields in East Anglia, especially Norfolk, for years. It just never occured to me to ask here. Thanks Stevin.

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Well Bish, you don't even have to ask!

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Interesting site, Stevin ! I rather like the wintry photo of Lavenham tower, very atmospheric...

For anyone thinking of visiting, the two 'After The Battle' classics by Roger Freeman and the ATB team ( 'Airfields of the Eighth -' and 'Airfields of the Ninth - Then & Now' are absolutely essential ( although 'Eighth..' is rather out-of-date now, sadly ).

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Now, can any of you guys suggest some sites that might have photos of any of the aircraft at these bases, especially the Norfolk ones.

The reason i ask is that one of the modeling projects i have in mind is to do an aircraft from every airbase in Norfolk, wether it be WW2 or after.

I already have Coltishall covered, with 3 Jags, one for each Squadron. Now i just need some photos for the rest, wether they be USAAF or RAF.

Thanks in advance

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I've had a browse around the 'net but can't quite find anytjing suitable.

Possibly the best bet would be a copy of Roger Freeman's 'The Mighty Eighth' which has a nice section of colour drawings showing colour schemes of every unit. The book ( which is considered a standard reference work ) has been through several editions so doesn't fall into the 'rare book' category - I picked mine up for a tenner.

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Thanks Martin, i'll keep my eyes open for hat.

I think i may take a trip to the 8th Air Force Libary in Norwich next time i'm home. I normally don't have the time, but i'll have to make a point to go.

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Stevin :

Thanks for that hot link ! I'll take a very long day in two weeks to look it all over very carefully.

Bish, quite an undertaking and I fully agree with martin. Get Freeman's book it is a standard and a must have for your files......also maybe check through as many private bomb group web-sites for any variations in tail, wing and fuselage markings. www.armyairforces.com and www.b24web.com might be some good sources.

E