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New guide to launch in Woodhall
East Lindsey District Council is inviting people with an interest in the local area, history and aviation to attend the launch of a new guide, called ‘East Lindsey Aviation Heritage’.
East Lindsey District Council is inviting people with an interest in the local area, history and aviation to attend the launch of a new guide, called ‘East Lindsey Aviation Heritage’.
The guide,has been produced by East Lindsey District Council.
It introduces readers to the area’s rich aviation history, pinpointing active RAF stations and former airfield sites throughout the dstrict, as well as giving information on their history.
To launch the booklet, the District Council is hosting a talk by Aviation Historian, Howard Heeley, on ‘Aviation Connections in East Lindsey’, taking place on Tuesday, March 5 from 7pm at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa.
The Petwood Hotel itself has history associated with the RAF, having once been home to 617 Squadron, ‘The Dambusters’.
This year is the 70th anniversary of the famous Dambusters’ raid which is regarded as one of the one of the world’s most daring bombing raids.
Admission to the event is free but tickets must be booked in advance.
Speaker and Aviation Historian, Howard Heeley, who has written the Guide, said: “I was delighted to be asked by East Lindsey District Council to undertake the work to research and compile an Aviation Heritage Guide.
“Whilst visiting the various sites to take photographs and check details I was really struck by the sense of history and emotion that still connects the sites, with the personnel that served there and in some cases that still serve there.
“Hopefully, the new Aviation Heritage Guide will encourage people to visit these locations for themselves.
“By doing this, I am sure they will also come to appreciate the important role that East Lindsey’s airfield sites played in aviation locally, nationally and internationally.”
Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration at the District Council and a Ward Councillor for Woodhall Spa, Councillor Craig Leyland, said: “I am thrilled that the District Council has been able to produce this booklet.
“It highlights the importance of our aviation heritage.
“The booklet will be a fantastic guide, not only for visitors to the area, but for local residents who may not be aware of our local aviation history.
“I’d like to thank Howard Heeley for his work on the Guide.
“I am sure it will be appreciated by many people for years to come.”
Anyone requiring further information - or wanting to reserve a ticket - should contact Karen Edwards (01507) 613115 or email karen.edwards@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
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