Lincolnshire has a rich culture filled with art, music and dance. Across the county, you can find museums and galleries dedicated to showcasing the best talents from the local area. Whether you are an art-lover, or want to experience something new, we’re sure there is the perfect exhibition for you here. Museum of RAF Firefighting … Read more
In 2018, the Royal Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary. Read our article below to see how Lincolnshire, England’s historical home of aviation, celebrated the occasion… RAF 100 in Lincolnshire From 1st April, RAF Lincolnshire has been celebrating the anniversary with many events taking place throughout Lincolnshire to help celebrate the momentous occasion. It is … Read more
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey that highlights Lincolnshire’s long and illustrious relationship with the Royal Air Force. Known as Bomber County during the Second World War, Lincolnshire had more operational airfields than anywhere else in the country. Its largely flat, rural terrain and geographical location in the east of England (and therefore … Read more
The History of Lincolnshire Aviation Much is known about the role played by Lincolnshire’s aviation during World War II, including the famous Dambuster’s Raid made by Guy Gibson and his 617 Squadron from RAF Scampton. What is less well known is that, by the end of World War II, Lincoln had become a world leader … Read more
Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force. Today, the Red Arrows are based at RAF Scampton. The Red Arrows, however, were not the first RAF aerobatics team. History of the RAF Red Arrows The glory days of RAF jet aerobatics … Read more
Modern Aviation in Lincolnshire Lincolnshire has a long and rich history in aviation, as well as a lengthy association with the Royal Air Force as a result, which continues to this day. It has the honor of selecting all officers and crew and of performing the initial training of all officers at the Royal Air … Read more