Royal Air Force Kirmington or more simply RAF Kirmington was a

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station located north east of Brigg,

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and south west of

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, Lincolnshire,

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History

Second World War

It took its name from the village of Kirmington nearby; the most notable squadron posted there was No. 166 Squadron RAF and a memorial plaque to the members of that unit is in the parish church. The airfield opened in January 1942 Lincolnshire Airfields in the 2nd World War - p152 - Patrick Otter - Countryside Books - 1996 -

Post 1945

From February 1946 the station was put on care and maintenance until relinquished by the

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to the Ministry of Agriculture in 1953.

Current use

In 1970, after changing hands several times, Kirmington was selected as the best location for a regional airport serving the

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and

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localities and has become Humberside International Airport.

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External links

Royal Air Force - Official RAF history
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kirmington Royal Air Force stations in Lincolnshire Military units and formations established in 1942