Airfield Bombing Decoy Q127a |
| Hob Uid: 1465999 | |
Location :
Lincolnshire
North Kesteven
Culverthorpe and Kelby
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| Grid Ref : TF0350040900 |
| Summary : A Second World War bombing decoy site located at Willoughby Walks. It was built to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Barkston Heath airfield and later used for Royal Air Force Cranwell airfield. This was a 'Q-type' night decoy, which displayed a series of lights to simulate an active airfield. It is referenced as being in use during 1942. By the 1970s the site had been given over to agricultural use and no features of the decoy survive. |
More information : A Second World War 'Q-type' bombing decoy located at Willoughby Walks (TF 035 409). It was constructed to deflect enemy bombing from RAF Barkston Heath airfield, and later for RAF Cranwell airfield. It is referenced as being active between 20-MAR-1942 and 12-AUG-1942. (1)
By 1976 the Willoughby Walk site had been given over to agricultural use and no features of the decoy survive. (2)
NGR concords with that given in source 1. (3) |