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Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
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Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Westmoor Farm
Nr. Metheringham
LN4 3BQ
Lincolnshire
England
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106 Squadron Lancaster Bomber
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Collection details
Aviation, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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The Visitor Centre is situated at Westmoor Farm, two and a half miles from the village of Metheringham on the B1189, directly opposite the B1191 turning to Martin and Woodhall Spa.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01526 378270
General information (Fax)
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01526 378604
Information
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foma_lincs@hotmail.com
Website
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www.metheringhamairfield.org
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Open
Easter To October:
Wednesdays 11.00am - 4.00pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays
11.00am - 5.00pm
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Admission charges
Admission to the visitor centre is free.
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Description
During 1942, around 600 acres of farmland and woods were cleared to create a new airfield for 5 Group, Bomber Command. Situated between the villages of Metheringham and Martin, the airfield opened in October 1943. Although far from complete, it was soon home to 106 Squadron. Despite having only a week to settle in, the Squadron was operational in time for the opening of the Battle of Berlin, and RAF Metheringham went to war on 18th November 1943. The war in Europe was over 22 months later, and having flown over 200 operations and suffering losses of 57 Lancasters which failed to return from operations, the Squadron then prepared to depart for the war in the Far East as part of 'Tiger Force'. With the end of the war in the Far East in September 1945, the Squadron disbanded some 6 months later. Of no further use to the RAF, the airfield was closed in the spring of 1946 and once again returned to agriculture.
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Collections description
Today, there are still signs of this once active airfield. On the Communual Site, where many original buildings remain, the former ration store has been restored and now houses a fascinating exhibition of photographs and memorabilia recalling life on an operational Second World War airfield.
Close by are the remains of the concrete runways and perimeter tracks, and the recently erected memorial to 106 Squadron.
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General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
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Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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