Battle of Britain Memorial
Flight Visitor Centre
The world famous Battle of Britain
Flight is a unique concept, drawing
visitors from all over the world. It’s
a partnership between the Royal Air
Force and Lincolnshire County Council
operating a Lancaster, five Spitfires,
two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks and
a Dakota.
These are no museum pieces.
Airworthy aircraft continue to thrill
crowds at commemorative events all
over the UK and hangar tours allow
visitors to watch BBMF technicians
working to keep these magnificent
aircraft fit to fly. Access to exhibition
areas, shop and car park is free.
BBMF hanger is by guided tour only
with small charge.
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre
The centre is on the famous bomber
base from which 617 Squadron, led by
Wing Commander Guy Gibson, flew
their legendary raid in May 1943. The
centre covers the history of the base
from 1917 up to its present day use
as the home of the Red Arrows – and
including its role as a V-force base for
Vulcan bombers and their Blue Steel
missiles.
See where the Dambusters film
was shot, possibly the grave of Guy
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Gibson’s Labrador dog and the
Museum of RAF Firefighting. Photo ID
required by visitors