Binbrook Lightnings, 1982
Lightnings XR759/AH, XR758/AF and XS899/AA of No. 5 Squadron at their Binbrook base. The air defence grey colours were applied to some Lightnings but many of the type flew till the end of their days in the older grey/green colours.
Opened in 1940, RAF Binbrook served as a bomber base for many years before becoming associated with the Lightning from 1965 until 1988. The airfield was closed in the early 1990s and the runways dug up. The hangars and offices are now used as an industrial estate. The married quarters are private housing, forming the new village of Brookenby.
Binbrook Lightnings, 1982
Lightnings XR759/AH, XR758/AF and XS899/AA of No. 5 Squadron at their Binbrook base. The air defence grey colours were applied to some Lightnings but many of the type flew till the end of their days in the older grey/green colours.
Opened in 1940, RAF Binbrook served as a bomber base for many years before becoming associated with the Lightning from 1965 until 1988. The airfield was closed in the early 1990s and the runways dug up. The hangars and offices are now used as an industrial estate. The married quarters are private housing, forming the new village of Brookenby.