Gweru-Thornhill

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One of the two main air bases of the Air Force of Zimbabwe located near the central city of Gweru. Thornhill Air Base is home to air force fighter squadrons and the Pilot Training School. A full range of amenities and services, which include Workshops, transport fleets, equipment depots, and accommodation, sporting and entertainment facilities, support the base.

It is home to these squadrons:

  • The 2nd Squadron (Cobra) - for advanced jet training and close air support. Operates 12 K-8s and about 13 BAe Hawk Mk 60s.
  • 4th Squadron (Hornet) - equipped with Cessna FTB337G and O-2A
  • 5th Squadron (Arrow) - interceptor/fighter role with Chengdu F-7 II/IIN and Guizhou FT-7BZ Said to be scheduled to received the FC-1/JF-17 multirole fighter from China when it goes into production.
  • 6th Squadron (Tiger) - with SF-260M, SF-260TP and SF-260W


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