RAF East Kirkby
The Royal Air Force base in East Kirkby opened as an RAF airfield during 1943 and was home to a number of Lancaster Bombers; the aircraft used to drop the bouncing bomb during the Dambuster's raid. On the 17th of April 1945, an accidental explosion occured at this airfield which caused a number of casualties, some of which were fatal. The explosion also resulted in the destruction of six Lancaster Bombers, and the damage of fourteen more. Following the events of World War Two, the airfield was officially closed during 1958 and then sold by the government between 1964 and 1968. Today, a portion of the airfield forms part of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. A few hauntings have been reported at this site, mainly around the old control tower. The ghosts of those who died in the accident, along with one connected to a wreckage in the museum have been reported along with footsteps and disembodied voices. History This Royal Air Force Base is located in East Kirkby,