1. FROM BOMBERS TO BUSINESS.
- Author
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Ellis, Ken
- Subjects
BOMBERS (Airplanes) ,AIR travel ,WORLD War II - Abstract
The article discusses the transformation of the former RAF Bottesford bomber station in Leicestershire into a thriving business estate. The site now houses high-tech industrial buildings, including a renovated watch tower and an office block designed to resemble a control tower. The article also provides historical information about the airfield's operations during World War II, including the installation of runway arrester gear and the arrival of various squadrons. It highlights the achievements of Lancaster I R5868, known as "S-for-Sugar," which achieved the second highest number of operational sorties for a Bomber Command aircraft. The article also mentions various incidents and accidents that occurred at the airfield, including a collision between two bombers and a crash during a training flight. The article concludes by mentioning the airfield's transition to a commercial hub after the war. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024