Market Stainton Airfield History
(Map edited to show runways)
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RAF Market Stainton opened in January 1943 with No.233 MU. Market Stainton was a storage depot but mostly an ammo dump. No.233 MU had 60 miles of grass verge to call on for storage. Market Stainton supplied the eastern stations of Lincolnshire and consequently had its railhead created at Brocklesby. A satellite storage site was located at RAF Orby.
The bombs were stored along the grass verges of the main road to the east of the village, which was blocked off from both ends. The bombs were carried to and from the nearby railway station by lorry.
Together with No.100 MU at RAF South Witham and No.93 MU at RAF Norton Disney, No.233 MU was responsible for supplying bombs, ammunition and oxygen to the flying stations. It came under administrative control of RAF Ludford Magna from 25th June 1943.
Today, a single hut is all that remains of this once busy site.
| Date | Squadron | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1943 | Station opened. | |
| January 1943 | No.233 MU | The Maintenance Unit left Market Stainton in 1948. |
| 1948 | RAF Market Stainton closed. |
