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{{For|the current civilian use of this facility and airport information|Humberside Airport}}
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{{Infobox airport
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[[File:Kirmington - Aircrew Memorial Window.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Stained glass war memorial window in the church of St. Helen, Kirmington.]]
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'''Royal Air Force Kirmington''' or more simply '''RAF Kirmington''' is a former [[Royal Air Force]] [[List of former Royal Air Force stations|satellite station]] located {{Convert|6.2|mi}} north east of [[Brigg]], [[Lincolnshire]] and {{Convert|11|mi}} south west of [[Grimsby]], Lincolnshire, [[England]].
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[[File:Memorial plaque (geograph 4086229).jpg|thumb|right|The station bell dating from 1942 is preserved in the lobby of the modern Humberside Airport, with this little plaque below it.]]
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'''Royal Air Force Station Kirmington''' or more simply '''RAF Kirmington''' was a [[Royal Air Force]] station located {{Convert|6.2|mi}} north east of [[Brigg]], [[Lincolnshire]] and {{Convert|11|mi}} south west of [[Grimsby]], Lincolnshire, [[England]].


==History==
==History==
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===Second World War===
===Second World War===
It took its name from the village of [[Kirmington]] nearby; the most notable squadron posted there was [[No. 166 Squadron RAF]]<ref name="Halpenny1981p120">{{Harvnb|Halpenny|1981|p=120.}}</ref> and a memorial plaque to the members of that unit is in the parish church.
It took its name from the village of [[Kirmington]] nearby; the most notable squadron posted there was [[No. 166 Squadron RAF]]<ref name="Halpenny1981p120">{{Harvnb|Halpenny|1981|p=120.}}</ref> and a memorial plaque to the members of that unit is in the parish church.
The airfield opened in January 1942 <ref>Lincolnshire Airfields in the 2nd World War - p152 - Patrick Otter - Countryside Books - 1996 - {{ISBN|978 1 85306 424 1}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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! Equipment
! Equipment
! From
! From
! To
! To
! To
! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
| [[No. 142 Squadron RAF]]
| [[No. 142 Squadron RAF]]
| [[Vickers Wellington|Vickers Wellington III/X]]
| [[Vickers Wellington]] III/X
| 19 December 1942
| 19 December 1942
| 19 December 1942
| 19 December 1942
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| Disbanded<ref name="Jefford1988p61">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=61.}}</ref>
| Disbanded
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|<ref name="Jefford1988p61">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=61.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[No. 150 Squadron RAF]]
| [[No. 150 Squadron RAF]]
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| October 1942
| October 1942
| 19 December 1942
| 19 December 1942
| [[Blida]], [[Algeria]]
| [[Blida]], [[Algeria]]<ref name="Jefford1988p62">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=62.}}</ref>
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|<ref name="Jefford1988p62">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=62.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[No. 153 Squadron RAF]]
| [[No. 153 Squadron RAF]]
| [[Avro Lancaster|Avro Lancaster BI/BIII]]
| [[Avro Lancaster]] BI/BIII
| 7 October 1944
| 7 October 1944
| 15 October 1944
| 15 October 1944
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| [[RAF Scampton]] Reformed here.<ref name="Jefford1988p63">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=63.}}</ref>
| [[RAF Scampton]]
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|Reformed here.<ref name="Jefford1988p63">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=63.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Rowspan=2|[[No. 166 Squadron RAF]]
| Rowspan=2|[[No. 166 Squadron RAF]]
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| 27 January 1943
| 27 January 1943
| February 1943
| February 1943
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| Disbanded<ref name="Jefford1988p64">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=64.}}</ref>
| Disbanded
|<ref name="Jefford1988p64">{{Harvnb|Jefford|1988|p=64.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Lancaster BI/BIII
| Lancaster BI/BIII
| September 1943
| September 1943
| 18 November 1945
| 18 November 1945
| Disbanded
| Disbanded<ref name="Jefford1988p64"/>
|-
|<ref name="Jefford1988p64"/>
|}
|}

The site was also used by No. 15 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit as a Relief Landing Ground between March and October 1942.{{sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|2007|p=34}}


===Post 1945===
===Post 1945===
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==Current use==
==Current use==


In 1970, after changing hands several times, Kirmington was selected as the best location for a regional airport serving the [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[Grimsby]] and [[Scunthorpe]] localities and has become [[Humberside International Airport]].<ref name="Halpenny1981p121"/>
In 1970, after changing hands several times, Kirmington was selected as the best location for a regional airport serving the [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[Grimsby]] and [[Scunthorpe]] localities and has become [[Humberside Airport]].<ref name="Halpenny1981p121"/>


==References==
==References==
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[[File:Memorial plaque (geograph 4086229).jpg|thumb|right|The station bell dating from 1942 is preserved in the lobby of the modern Humberside Airport, with this little plaque below it.]]


===Citations===
===Citations===
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===Bibliography===
===Bibliography===
*{{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Halpenny|1981}}|reference=[[Bruce Barrymore Halpenny|Halpenny, B.B]]. ''Action Stations: Wartime Military Airfields of Lincolnshire and the East Midlands v. 2''. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1981. {{ISBN|0-85059-484-7}}.}}
*{{cite book |last1=Falconer|first1=Jonathan|title=RAF Airfields of World War 2 |year=2012 |publisher= Ian Allan Publishing|location= UK|isbn=978-1-85780-349-5}}
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Halpenny|1981}}|reference=[[Bruce Barrymore Halpenny|Halpenny, B.B]]. ''Action Stations: Wartime Military Airfields of Lincolnshire and the East Midlands v. 2''. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1981. {{ISBN|0-85059-484-7}}.}}
*{{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Jefford|1988}}|reference=Jefford, C.G, [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]],BA ,RAF (Retd). ''RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912''. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988. {{ISBN|1-84037-141-2}}.}}
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Jefford|1988}}|reference=Jefford, C.G. ''RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912''. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988. {{ISBN|1-84037-141-2}}.}}
* {{cite book |last1=Sturtivant|first1=Ray|last2=Hamlin|first2=John|title=Royal Air Force flying training and support units since 1912 |year=2007 |publisher= Air-Britain (Historians)|location=[[Tonbridge]], UK|isbn=978-0851-3036-59}}


]==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|RAF Kirmington}}
{{Commons category|RAF Kirmington}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070509082712/http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s12.html Royal Air Force - Official RAF history]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070509082712/http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s12.html Royal Air Force - Official RAF history]
*[http://www.air-scene-uk.com/oldstuff/airmanswar/airman.htm Air Scene UK - Memories of Sergeant Roy Keen]
* [http://www.air-scene-uk.com/oldstuff/airmanswar/airman.htm Air Scene UK - Memories of Sergeant Roy Keen]
*[https://www.northlincsweb.net/RAFElshamWolds/html/raf_kirmington.html RAF Kirmington North Lincolnshire Airfield]
* [https://www.northlincsweb.net/RAFElshamWolds/html/raf_kirmington.html RAF Kirmington North Lincolnshire Airfield]


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{{Royal Air Force}}

Latest revision as of 18:44, 10 November 2024

For the current civilian use of this facility and airport information, see Humberside Airport.

RAF Kirmington
Kirmington, Lincolnshire in England
Humberside International Airport
RAF Kirmington is located in Lincolnshire
RAF Kirmington
RAF Kirmington
Shown within Lincolnshire
RAF Kirmington is located in the United Kingdom
RAF Kirmington
RAF Kirmington
RAF Kirmington (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates53°34′40″N 000°20′39″W / 53.57778°N 0.34417°W / 53.57778; -0.34417
TypeRoyal Air Force satellite station
13 Base substation 1943-46
CodeKG[1]
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Bomber Command
* No. 1 Group RAF
Site history
Built1942 (1942)
In useOctober 1942 - 1953 (1953)
Battles/warsEuropean theatre of World War II
Airfield information
IdentifiersIATA: HUY, ICAO: EGNJ
Elevation26 metres (85 ft)[1] AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Concrete/Tarmac
00/00  Concrete/Tarmac
00/00  Concrete/Tarmac

Royal Air Force Kirmington or more simply RAF Kirmington is a former Royal Air Force satellite station located 6.2 miles (10.0 km) north east of Brigg, Lincolnshire and 11 miles (18 km) south west of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.

History

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Second World War

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It took its name from the village of Kirmington nearby; the most notable squadron posted there was No. 166 Squadron RAF[2] and a memorial plaque to the members of that unit is in the parish church. The airfield opened in January 1942 [3]

Squadron Equipment From To Notes
No. 142 Squadron RAF Vickers Wellington III/X 19 December 1942 19 December 1942 Disbanded[4]
No. 150 Squadron RAF Wellington IC and III October 1942 19 December 1942 Blida, Algeria[5]
No. 153 Squadron RAF Avro Lancaster BI/BIII 7 October 1944 15 October 1944 RAF Scampton Reformed here.[6]
No. 166 Squadron RAF Wellington III/X 27 January 1943 February 1943 Disbanded[7]
Lancaster BI/BIII September 1943 18 November 1945 Disbanded[7]

The site was also used by No. 15 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit as a Relief Landing Ground between March and October 1942.[8]

Post 1945

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From February 1946 the station was put on care and maintenance until relinquished by the Air Ministry to the Ministry of Agriculture in 1953.[9]

Current use

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In 1970, after changing hands several times, Kirmington was selected as the best location for a regional airport serving the Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe localities and has become Humberside Airport.[9]

References

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The station bell dating from 1942 is preserved in the lobby of the modern Humberside Airport, with this little plaque below it.

Citations

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  1. ^ a b Falconer 2012, p. 122.
  2. ^ Halpenny 1981, p. 120.
  3. ^ Lincolnshire Airfields in the 2nd World War - p152 - Patrick Otter - Countryside Books - 1996 - ISBN 978 1 85306 424 1
  4. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 61.
  5. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 62.
  6. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 63.
  7. ^ a b Jefford 1988, p. 64.
  8. ^ Sturtivant & Hamlin 2007, p. 34.
  9. ^ a b Halpenny 1981, p. 121.

Bibliography

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  • Falconer, Jonathan (2012). RAF Airfields of World War 2. UK: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85780-349-5.
  • Halpenny, B.B. Action Stations: Wartime Military Airfields of Lincolnshire and the East Midlands v. 2. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1981. ISBN 0-85059-484-7.
  • Jefford, C.G. RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988. ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
  • Sturtivant, Ray; Hamlin, John (2007). Royal Air Force flying training and support units since 1912. Tonbridge, UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 978-0851-3036-59.
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