About Raf Sturgate
Royal Air Force Station Sturgate or more simply RAF Sturgate is a former Royal Air Force station located north of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. United States Air Force useIn 1953 the station was allocated for use by the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command and the 508th Strategic Fighter Wing operating the Republic F-84 Thunderjet. It was also used to house SAC bombers on temporary duty (TDY) from the United States. From 1959, it was used for logistical support facilities for 99th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (USAF) located at the Thor missile unit at nearby RAF Hemswell. The airfield was closed in 1964. Current useA corner of the original airfield is now used as an unlicensed aerodrome for civil use as Sturgate Airfield.
Raf Sturgate Description
Royal Air Force Station Sturgate or more simply RAF Sturgate is a former Royal Air Force station located north of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. United States Air Force useIn 1953 the station was allocated for use by the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command and the 508th Strategic Fighter Wing operating the Republic F-84 Thunderjet. It was also used to house SAC bombers on temporary duty (TDY) from the United States. From 1959, it was used for logistical support facilities for 99th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (USAF) located at the Thor missile unit at nearby RAF Hemswell. The airfield was closed in 1964. Current useA corner of the original airfield is now used as an unlicensed aerodrome for civil use as Sturgate Airfield.