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RAF Sturgate

(Map edited to show runways)

Airfield Code: EGCS

Google Earth Co-ordinates:  53°22'45.4"N       0°40'49.3"W

Wartime Runways:  03/21 & 14/32 = 4200ft x 150ft          08/26 = 6000ft x 150ft

Current Runways:  09/27 = 2690ft x 151ft           14/32 = 1509ft x 151ft

One of the last airfields built during WW II, RAF Sturgate was opened too late to see operational service. A variety of training units were based here during the 16 months of activity while No.50 Squadron and No.61 Squadron were briefly based here, flying Lancaster's.

RAF Sturgate re-opened in 1953 to accommodate the USAF Strategic Air Command units. Republic F-84 Thunderchief's of the 508th Strategic Fighter Wing operated from Sturgate as late as final closure in 1964. It was also used to house SAC bombers on temporary duty (TDY) from the United States.

Much of RAF Sturgate still remains today. The Northwest corner of this former RAF airfield is now home to local flying club, Lincoln Aero Club Ltd, who operate on a portion of the former East/West runway.

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