| South Carlton was a WW1 landing ground and was used by the Royal Flying Corps as a training depot for its pilots.
Located approximately 2 miles North of Lincoln, the airfield was situated between the B1398 and A15 roads, immediately East of the small village it was named after and is only 2 miles South of Scampton. The site was only open between 1916 and 1920, but was an extremely busy airfield during this period. Most of the buildings were made of wood and were demolished soon after its closure, but a couple of brick buildings remain along with one hanger, which has been re-roofed and is currently being used by the farmer. The former main entrance is currently a farm track which leads down to Cliff farm and the buildings in this collection are located on land belonging to them, so if you intend visiting the site please try and secure permission from them first. The nearby church in South Carlton village has a small memorial collection containing old photographs and articles about the old airfield. |
This farm track opposite the turning for South Carlton village was the main entrance. 700x525 |
Old access road, with the former flying field to the left. 700x525 |
This surviving building was apparently used a cinema. 700x525 |
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Unknown building by the entrance to Cliff farm. 700x525 |
Unknown building, another view. 700x525 |
RFC South Carlton's last survining hanger, now used as a barn. 700x525 |
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View accross the old airfield. 700x525 |
Church in South Carlton village, 700x525 |
Memorial collection inside church. 700x525 |
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Memorial collection, closer view. 700x525 |
Aerial photo of the old aerodrome. 700x500 |
