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<blockquote data-quote="HughieD" data-source="post: 353706" data-attributes="member: 25516"><p><strong><u>1. The History</u></strong></p><p>RAF Manby opened in 1938 and became the first Lincolnshire airfield with paved runways. During World War II it played host to a variety of squadrons, disciplined in both ground and air operations. Manby's first fully-fledged defensive squadron, No.2782 Defence Squadron, manned a variety of defences including machine guns, 20mm cannon and BOFOR guns. Manby was home to No.1 Air Armaments Training School, who remained at Manby for the duration of the war, utilising a huge variation of aircraft. In July 1944, the school was upgraded to 'Empire' status and with the increased workload that bought, Manby was subject to a major expansion.</p><p></p><p>After the war Manby become home to the RAF Flying College which, like the No.1 AAS that preceded it, operated a variation of aircraft. In 1954 a Manby-based English Electric Canberra (WH699) become the first aircraft to fly over the North Pole. After being renamed the RAF College of Air Warfare, Manby received a contingent of new Jet Provosts, replacing the propeller driven Percival Provosts. Around this time, Manby was also home the 'Macaws' display team who operated the schools Jet Provost aircraft. In 1972, with the closure of RAF Strubby down the road, Manby received the Hawker Siddeley Dominies that had been flying from there but despite this, rumours that Manby was next to be closed started to circulate.</p><p></p><p>Two years later Manby was indeed closed, at the end of March 1974. Many of the housing sections of the base came under control of RAF Binbrook while the main bulk of the technical site was sold to Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) who still own premises today. Today the majority of buildings form part of the Manby Business Park and the hangers are in use for storage, however the former Officers Mess sits abandoned and forlorn.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>2. The Explore</u></strong></p><p>As soon as I saw the main building’s façade, knew I wanted to come and see this place. Relatively easy access and a relaxed mooch. It’s pretty trashed inside and the local yobs have done their thing but the frontage is alone justification for a visit. The roof is still in relatively good nick. The place is saveable if someone with a bit of money to put into the place could be found. Sadly this seems really unlikely and the place looks set to continue in the long decline its been suffering. </p><p></p><p><strong><u>3. The Pictures</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Down the road we go:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LUqA4" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241214[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LUqA4" target="_blank">img7736</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>And here it is!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gjo5L" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241215[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gjo5L" target="_blank">img7737</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>What a façade:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LPb4i" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241216[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LPb4i" target="_blank">img7684</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2523mnC" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241217[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2523mnC" target="_blank">img7682</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7JXNz" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241218[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7JXNz" target="_blank">img7685</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>Love the stone-balladed balconies:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2522wWW" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241219[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2522wWW" target="_blank">img7686</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KCRtzj" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241220[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KCRtzj" target="_blank">img7687</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2521RCL" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241221[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2521RCL" target="_blank">img7689</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KCQBej" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241222[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KCQBej" target="_blank">img7693</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GcQHE" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241223[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GcQHE" target="_blank">img7694</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>Time to pop inside. The wood panelled entrance hall:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7Lh2g" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241224[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7Lh2g" target="_blank">img7715</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GfxyJ" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241225[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GfxyJ" target="_blank">img7716</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>And on to the main hall:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26EUuob" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241226[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26EUuob" target="_blank">img7696</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GfUgA" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241227[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27GfUgA" target="_blank">img7713</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>The kitchen area:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7H2aZ" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241228[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7H2aZ" target="_blank">img7695</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/2526nch" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241229[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2526nch" target="_blank">img7697</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>The former bar:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2524PfJ" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241230[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2524PfJ" target="_blank">img7711</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>The stage:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26EYtsL" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241231[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26EYtsL" target="_blank">img7710</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>Not sure the pool table should be this way up:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7Lzuc" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241232[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/J7Lzuc" target="_blank">img7712</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>That wall-paper:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/25269Y9" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241233[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/25269Y9" target="_blank">img7701</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>This room’s seen better days:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26p7Wfz" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241234[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26p7Wfz" target="_blank">img7706</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>Up-the-stairs Mr:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gmc43" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241235[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gmc43" target="_blank">img7726</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KFLTaN" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241236[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/KFLTaN" target="_blank">img7717</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LVSH2" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241237[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27LVSH2" target="_blank">img7727</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27K7XYU" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241238[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27K7XYU" target="_blank">img7720</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/254V9n1" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241239[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/254V9n1" target="_blank">img7721</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26HSiHu" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241240[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/26HSiHu" target="_blank">img7722</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p>And on to the side buildings briefly:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gk5AL" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241241[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/27Gk5AL" target="_blank">img7734</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p><p></p><p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2529zoL" target="_blank">[ATTACH=full]241242[/ATTACH]</a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2529zoL" target="_blank">img7735</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/" target="_blank">HughieDW</a>, on Flickr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HughieD, post: 353706, member: 25516"] [B][U]1. The History[/U][/B] RAF Manby opened in 1938 and became the first Lincolnshire airfield with paved runways. During World War II it played host to a variety of squadrons, disciplined in both ground and air operations. Manby's first fully-fledged defensive squadron, No.2782 Defence Squadron, manned a variety of defences including machine guns, 20mm cannon and BOFOR guns. Manby was home to No.1 Air Armaments Training School, who remained at Manby for the duration of the war, utilising a huge variation of aircraft. In July 1944, the school was upgraded to 'Empire' status and with the increased workload that bought, Manby was subject to a major expansion. After the war Manby become home to the RAF Flying College which, like the No.1 AAS that preceded it, operated a variation of aircraft. In 1954 a Manby-based English Electric Canberra (WH699) become the first aircraft to fly over the North Pole. After being renamed the RAF College of Air Warfare, Manby received a contingent of new Jet Provosts, replacing the propeller driven Percival Provosts. Around this time, Manby was also home the 'Macaws' display team who operated the schools Jet Provost aircraft. In 1972, with the closure of RAF Strubby down the road, Manby received the Hawker Siddeley Dominies that had been flying from there but despite this, rumours that Manby was next to be closed started to circulate. Two years later Manby was indeed closed, at the end of March 1974. Many of the housing sections of the base came under control of RAF Binbrook while the main bulk of the technical site was sold to Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) who still own premises today. Today the majority of buildings form part of the Manby Business Park and the hangers are in use for storage, however the former Officers Mess sits abandoned and forlorn. [B][U]2. The Explore[/U][/B] As soon as I saw the main building’s façade, knew I wanted to come and see this place. Relatively easy access and a relaxed mooch. It’s pretty trashed inside and the local yobs have done their thing but the frontage is alone justification for a visit. The roof is still in relatively good nick. The place is saveable if someone with a bit of money to put into the place could be found. Sadly this seems really unlikely and the place looks set to continue in the long decline its been suffering. [B][U]3. The Pictures[/U][/B] Down the road we go: [url=https://flic.kr/p/27LUqA4][ATTACH=full]241214[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27LUqA4]img7736[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr And here it is! [url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gjo5L][ATTACH=full]241215[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gjo5L]img7737[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr What a façade: [url=https://flic.kr/p/27LPb4i][ATTACH=full]241216[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27LPb4i]img7684[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/2523mnC][ATTACH=full]241217[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2523mnC]img7682[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/J7JXNz][ATTACH=full]241218[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/J7JXNz]img7685[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr Love the stone-balladed balconies: [url=https://flic.kr/p/2522wWW][ATTACH=full]241219[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2522wWW]img7686[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/KCRtzj][ATTACH=full]241220[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/KCRtzj]img7687[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/2521RCL][ATTACH=full]241221[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2521RCL]img7689[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/KCQBej][ATTACH=full]241222[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/KCQBej]img7693[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/27GcQHE][ATTACH=full]241223[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27GcQHE]img7694[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr Time to pop inside. The wood panelled entrance hall: [url=https://flic.kr/p/J7Lh2g][ATTACH=full]241224[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/J7Lh2g]img7715[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/27GfxyJ][ATTACH=full]241225[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27GfxyJ]img7716[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr And on to the main hall: [url=https://flic.kr/p/26EUuob][ATTACH=full]241226[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/26EUuob]img7696[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/27GfUgA][ATTACH=full]241227[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27GfUgA]img7713[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr The kitchen area: [url=https://flic.kr/p/J7H2aZ][ATTACH=full]241228[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/J7H2aZ]img7695[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/2526nch][ATTACH=full]241229[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2526nch]img7697[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr The former bar: [url=https://flic.kr/p/2524PfJ][ATTACH=full]241230[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2524PfJ]img7711[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr The stage: [url=https://flic.kr/p/26EYtsL][ATTACH=full]241231[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/26EYtsL]img7710[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr Not sure the pool table should be this way up: [url=https://flic.kr/p/J7Lzuc][ATTACH=full]241232[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/J7Lzuc]img7712[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr That wall-paper: [url=https://flic.kr/p/25269Y9][ATTACH=full]241233[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/25269Y9]img7701[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr This room’s seen better days: [url=https://flic.kr/p/26p7Wfz][ATTACH=full]241234[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/26p7Wfz]img7706[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr Up-the-stairs Mr: [url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gmc43][ATTACH=full]241235[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gmc43]img7726[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/KFLTaN][ATTACH=full]241236[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/KFLTaN]img7717[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/27LVSH2][ATTACH=full]241237[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27LVSH2]img7727[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/27K7XYU][ATTACH=full]241238[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27K7XYU]img7720[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/254V9n1][ATTACH=full]241239[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/254V9n1]img7721[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/26HSiHu][ATTACH=full]241240[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/26HSiHu]img7722[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr And on to the side buildings briefly: [url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gk5AL][ATTACH=full]241241[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/27Gk5AL]img7734[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/2529zoL][ATTACH=full]241242[/ATTACH][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2529zoL]img7735[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/92108785@N07/]HughieDW[/url], on Flickr [/QUOTE]
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