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RAF Binbrook Memorabilia 

XS420's former home was RAF Binbrook an airfield where she last flew in 1983. The airfield itself closed in June 1988 shortly after the last RAF Lightning squadron, No 11, left to re-equip at RAF Leeming with Panavia F.3 Tornado aircraft. 

RAF Binbrook holds a special place in peoples hearts not least all those who served there. On this page documents and items of interest relating to the airfield's history can be found by following the links below. 
  • 1969 - RAF Binbrook First Day Cover 
    50th Anniversary Of The First Double Crossing Of The Atlantic 

  • RAF Binbrook 1975 Open Day Programme 
  • RAF Binbrook 1978 Open Day Programme 
  • RAF Binbrook 1982 Open Day Programme 
  • RAF Binbrook 1987 Open Day Programme - The Last Lightning Airshow













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