| Waddington is one of few RAF stations still in active use in Lincolnshire today. Situated East of Waddington village, about 5 miles South of Lincoln city centre between the A15 and A607 roads.
The base originally opened in 1916 as an airfield for the RFC and is one of the oldest stations in the county. Though there was a brief period of inactivity after WW1, it became fully functional again early 1920’s, and was later expanded. During WW2 the base served as a bomber station and today is home to several AWAC and Nimrod surveillance squadron’s and claims to be one of the RAF’s busiest operational airfields. There is a viewing area opposite the airfield along the A15 close to the northern end of the runway, where aviation enthusiasts can view aircraft taking off and landing. This is where many of these pictures where taken from. Other pictures were taken during the annual Waddington Airshow, which allowed me access to take close ups of the old control towers. If you fancy attending the Waddington Airshow for yourself, this is usually held during the last weekend of June. More details can be found on the Waddington Airshow website on the links section. |
RAF Waddington Squadron Badge opposite viewing enclosure 535x400 |
Vulcan XM607, Waddington's Gate Guardian 535x400 |
View accross airfield showing hangers and control towers in background 535x400 |
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View of northern part of airfield, Awac's and Nimrod parked up 535x400 |
View of bomb stores from viewing enclosure 535x400 |
Close up of bomb store entrance 535x400 |
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Former WW2 control tower 535x400 |
Former WW2 control tower, closer view 535x400 |
Rear of old Control Tower 535x400 |
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Fire tender shed, next to the old WW2 control tower. 535x400 |
Post War control tower on left, present control tower on right. 535x400 |
Post war control tower and present control tower. Another view. 535x400 |
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Close up of post war control tower. 535x400 |
Close up of modern control tower. 535x400 |
Ops block, still used for its original purpose. 535x400 |
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Hangers across the Southern end of the airfield. 535x400 |
One of the many 'C' type hangers on site. 535x400 |
