Raf Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
About Raf Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
The RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room is a faithfully restored WWII Operations Room.
Visits for veterans and groups can be arranged by calling 01526 327243.
Sunday tours recommence in May 2019.
Raf Digby Lima Sector Operations Room Description
The RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room is a restored former WWII Operations Room bunker. Its doors have been open to the public since 1997.
We are open every Sunday at 1100 between the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in October. Entry is free, however we do rely on donations to keep us going.
We will provide you with a short presentation on the history of the Operations Room and then invite you to explore our wide variety of exhibits. The museum brings together the real feel of a 1940s wartime Station allowing visitors a hands on experience!
For private bookings please contact the booking coordinator on 01526 327272.
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Today in 1940
Three 46 Squadron Hurricanes flew to Prestwick in Scotland, so that Fleet Air Arm pilots could make test landings on an aircraft carrier.
Today in 1930
A 2 FTS pilot abandoned his Bristol F2b whilst on a solo flight.
Today in 1940
Sqn Ldr Cross, 46 Squadron, returned to the unit following his trip to Norway, having visited the Air Ministry on the way back.
Today in 1944
402 Squadron returned to Digby from Wellingore, bringing to an end it's use as an operational airfield and becoming a relief landing ground once again.
Today in 1942
Plt Off Dixon and his radar operator Sgt Jarvis, 409 Squadron, were on night patrol when they 'illuminated' an enemy raider. They eventually made visual contact with a Dornier Do217 but lost the aircraft in cloud.
Today in 1940
Sgt Leveson, 46 Squadron, was temporarily blinded when caught in a searchlight near Grantham. The aircraft went into a spin and he baled out safely.
Sqn Ldr Cross flew to Andalsnes, Norway, to inspect the landing ground there.
Today in 1940
A 229 Squadron Blenheim collided with a tractor which was cutting the grass. Damage was done to a propeller and the starboard wing, but the aircraft was repairable.
Today in 1942
Wg Cdr H P Blatchford DFC, flying with 412 Squadron, was injured in combat with enemy fighters whilst taking part in a 'Circus' sortie. His aircraft suffered Cat B damage. Plt Off J A MacCague's Spitfire was shot down during the same operation was taken prisoner.
Today in 1926
The station school, now known as The Tedder School, opened.
The Headmistress was Miss Violet Thrower, who was to remain in post until her retirement in 1957.
Today in 1939
Hurricane L1570, 73 Squadron, crashed on take-off from Digby.
Today in 1940
Plt Off Bank, 46 Squadron, baled out of his Hurricane after it went into a spiral dive following aileron failure, 2 miles north of Leadenham.
Today in 1942
Unit strengths at Digby were listed as:
411 Squadron - 199... 412 Squadron - 194 409 Squadron - 441 288 Squadron - 200 WAAF - 441
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Today in 1941
402 Squadron RCAF carried out their first operational patrol, with 11 Hurricanes over Boulogne. Among the pilots was Fg Off (later Wg Cdr) Lloyd Chadburn, who would become one of Canada's greatest aces with 14 enemy aircraft destroyed, 6 probables and six damaged as well 2 E-Boats destroyed, 2 damaged and a destroyer damaged.
Three aircraft from 266 Squadron, based at Wittering, were lost to Adolf Galland's JG26 - two to Galland himself.
Well worth a visit, and enjoyed the tour.
One of my favourite places in Lincolnshire. So fascinating. Brilliant tour.
Fantastic, had a great tour of the museum this last weekend , an amazing place , well worth a visit, looking forward to going back with more time to look around , thank you very much
Brilliant tour and very informative!
Thank you again