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East Kirkby X4EK (A)

1945-05-09 · United Kingdom

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Alt Name: --. Opened: 1943. Status in 1944: RAF. 5 Grp. Bomber Ops.

Current use: Gliding. Remarks: Half of one runway and western taxiways remain.

Hangars and the control tower still present and are part of the Lincs Heritage Museum.

Base for the 57 and 630 Squadron

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