| RAF Wellingore has its origins in a naval landing site, known as Wellingore Heath. During the winter of 1939-40 a concrete peritrack and 8 hangars gave the airfield some substance. During World War II a few squadrons passed through the camp. Notable personalities include Wg Cdr Guy Gibson. 439 Sqn RCAF formed here in Jan 1944. From 29 Apr 1944 until closure in 1945 Wellingore served as a relief landing ground for nearby RAFC Cranwell.
Post-war the station served as a camp for ex-prisoners of war from Germany and the Ukraine and finally reverted to farmland in the 1950s. Today the most noticable signs of the former airfield are the many pill boxes along Ermine Street to the East of the site, where there is also a memorial. Flying continues from the site at a grass strip at nearby Griffin's Farm |
Pillbox at OS SK994552 2005-01-13 11:51:13 |
Pillbox at OS SK994552 2005-01-13 11:52:05 |
Memorial at OS SK994549 2005-01-13 11:53:07 |
Lincolnshire Aviation Trail Sign at OS SK994549 2005-01-13 11:53:33 |
Perimeter track at OS SK990549 2005-01-13 11:53:52 |
Pill Box and Bunker at OS SK998551 2005-01-13 11:54:09 |
Bunker at OS SK994547 2005-01-13 11:55:46 |
Pillbox at OS SK993545 2005-01-13 11:56:14 |
Pillbox at OS SK993540 2005-01-13 11:59:22 |
Pill Box at OS SK985540 2005-01-13 12:00:04 |
Bunker and Building 2005-01-13 12:16:37 |
Bunker 2005-01-13 12:16:53 |
