Zimbabwe Air Force Bases Gweru-Thornhill
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Gweru-Thornhill Air Base (IATA: GWE, ICAO: FVTL) is one of the two main air bases of the Air Force of Zimbabwe located near the central city of Gweru,
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Thornhill Air Base is home to air force fighter squadrons and the Pilot Training School. According to Janes Defence Weekly of 6 September 2006 a US$41.5m simulation center was being established. A full range of amenities and services, which include workshops, transport fleets, equipment depots, and accommodation, sporting and entertainment facilities, support the base. The Gweru Thornhill VOR-DME (Ident: VTL) and non-directional beacons (Idents: TL and TI) are located on the field.
It is home to these squadrons:
- No. 2 Squadron (Cobra) – for advanced jet training and close air support. Operates 12 K-8s.
- No. 4 Squadron (Hornet) – equipped with Cessna FTB337G and O-2A
- No. 5 Squadron (Arrow) – interceptor/fighter role with Chengdu F-7 II/IIN and Guizhou FT-7BZ.
- No. 6 Squadron (Tiger) – with SF-260M, SF-260TP and SF-260W
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