RAF Wigsley

Royal Air Force Station Wigsley, also known as RAF Wigsley, is a former Royal Air Force station located 7.3 miles (11.7 km) east of Tuxford, Nottinghamshire and 7.6 miles (12.2 km) west of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

RAF Wigsley

RAF Wigsley watchtower
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
LocationWigsley, Nottinghamshire
Built1941 (1941)
In use1942-1958 (1958)
Elevation AMSL26 ft / 8 m
Coordinates53°12′53″N 000°43′42″W
Map
RAF Wigsley
Location in Nottinghamshire
Runways
Direction Length Surface
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00/00 0 0 Asphalt
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History

A RAAF Hampden of No. 455 Squadron at RAF Wigsley, Nottinghamshire, circa 1942

Current use

The site is now used as farmland.[1]

See also

References

Citations

Bibliography

  • Jefford, C.G. RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988. ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
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