
Airfields and memorials are an intrinsic part of Lincolnshire’s history. The county is famously known for its links to the RAF and aviation heritage. Visit existing and former RAF sites across the county that played a huge part during World War I and II.
Download the West Lindsey Aviation Guide [pdf / 8.3 MB] to find out more about the area’s aviation heritage. To request a free copy email tourism.info@west-lindsey.gov.uk.
Other district aviation guides are also available across the county. To find out more or to obtain copies contact the following:
- East Lincolnshire – email tourism@e-lindsey.gov.uk
- Lincoln – visit their Visit Lincoln Aviation Trail webpage
- Heart of Lincolnshire – visit the Aviation pages of the Heart of Lincs website
- Airfields of South Lincolnshire – visit South Kesteven's website
- North Lincolnshire – visit their Visit North Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage webpage
Polish Bomber Squadron Trail
Follow this driving trail to find out more about the men and women of the wartime Polish Air Force Bomber Squadrons who made Lincolnshire their home.
Polish Bomber Squadron Centre
The world’s first heritage centre dedicated to the Polish Bomber Squadrons is now open in West Lindsey. RAF Ingham Heritage Centre tells the stories of the remarkable lives and memories of the men and women (both ground and air crews) of the Polish Air Force Bomber Squadrons, who lived, worked, and flew alongside the RAF during the Second World War.
The Main Exhibition Centre comprises of:
- two wings, covering over 4602m of exhibition space including never seen before photographs
- an atmospheric Polish Families Nissen Hut
- a Mini-Cinema
- Memorial Garden and Remembrance Garden
Visit RAF Ingham's website to find out more.