Skirmish over Skegness

Mention the Battle of Britain and most people think of the South East of England, but here in Lincolnshire our bombers played a vital role.

Tom Allett gives his report on an eventful day over the East Coast of Lincolnshire in August 1940.

Skirmish over Skegness was first published in the RAF Waddington International Airshow 2010 programme.

Bomber Command Wristbands - Now available!

It’s time to give for those who gave everything…

The 125,000 volunteers of RAF Bomber Command came from all corners of the Commonwealth to serve against oppression. Men and women from America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Zimbabwe fought and died together to defend the free world. In doing so doing they were crucial in turning the tide and winning World War II.

RAF Bomber Command’s role was to attack the enemy’s own military strength – by bombing their airbases, ships, troops and communications. A strategy which was pivotal in victory.

Today we can celebrate these fearless heroes by raising money for a Memorial at Hide Park Corner in London. The Memorial will be a permanent recognition to those who gave everything so we could be free.

 

You can help by making a donation of £2 for a Bomber Command Wristband.

Make a donation at…

·         The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Center, Conningsby - www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/visitorscentre

·         The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby - www.lincsaviation.co.uk

·         Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa -www.petwood.co.uk

·         RAF Scampton Museum - www.raf.mod.uk/rafscampton/aboutus

·         The Red Lion Inn, Nr Partney - www.redlioninnpartney.co.uk

Or the ‘They Gave Everything’ website www.theygaveeverything.com