RAF Caistor

RAF Caistor is a former Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground located 6.2 miles (10.0 km) south east of Brigg, Lincolnshire and 9.1 miles (14.6 km) north west of Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England, the site is now used for farming.

RAF Caistor
Caistor, Lincolnshire in England
RAF Caistor is located in Lincolnshire
RAF Caistor
RAF Caistor
Shown within Lincolnshire
Coordinates53°30′10″N 000°21′50″W
TypeRelief Landing Ground
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Fighter Command
* No. 9 Group RAF
* No. 81 (OTU) Group RAF[1]
Site history
Built1941 (1941)
In use1941-1963 (1963)
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II
Airfield information
Elevation30 metres (98 ft)[1] AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Grass
00/00  Grass
00/00  Grass
00/00  Grass

History

Second World War

Cold War

Current use

The site has now returned to agricultural use, and little remains of the military facilities.

References

Citations
  1. Falconer 2012, p. 59.
  2. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 45.
  3. "Caistor". Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  4. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 43.
  5. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 241.
  6. Jefford 1988, p. 50.
  7. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 209.
  8. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 215.
  9. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 265.
  10. Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 155.
  11. Jefford 1988, p. 81.

Bibliography
  • Falconer, J (2012). RAF Airfields of World War 2. UK: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85780-349-5.
  • Jefford, C.G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). Royal Air Force flying training and support units. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 0-85130-252-1.
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