RAF Sturgate, Jan 2012

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tigger2

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Sturgate had a relatively short operational history. Opened in 1944 it was home to two squadrons of Lancasters and used for blind landing training. Later it was taken over by USAF with Thunderbolts based for training. Currently the home of Lincoln Aero Club who operate during daylight hours every weekend. The aero club are a friendly bunch and brewing tackle is available ;)

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25 yard MG range
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Unknown USAF building on the former site of the FIDO fuel store
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All that remains of the FIDO fuel storage area are some concrete bunds and tank supports. The FIDO rails can still be seen on the airfield though I didn't photograph them on sunday.

More photos at: http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/trunktemp/Sturgate/
 
Blimey Tigger !!! Viewing reports from you is like waiting for a bus - You wait for ages and then two come along together !!!:mrgreen: Nice to see youre out n about, not noticed any BHQ's have you !!!!!?
 
Blimey Tigger !!! Viewing reports from you is like waiting for a bus - You wait for ages and then two come along together !!!:mrgreen: Nice to see youre out n about, not noticed any BHQ's have you !!!!!?

Only over there for a short while so no time to tag on the lincs bhqs.
302 in the database now ;)

Don't think i'll be meeting up with you and newage at hack green... but not totally ruled the study day out yet.....

Must upload some of my alconbury photos to go with those posted by 'Hal'
 
again verry nice stuff do thay mind you looking round here i would like to as its not that far for me thanks for sharing
 
again verry nice stuff do thay mind you looking round here i would like to as its not that far for me thanks for sharing

Go up to the tower and ask. Very friendly group ;)

The 25 yard range is on private land behind a farm with livestock so permission is essential for that.
 

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