The Binbrook Collection

Preserving the heritage and stories from RAF Binbrook, from WWII through to the late 1980s. Home to Lightning Town

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

We will remember them

[Ian Black @BlickyIan]

And .... the Wings came down and it got a much needed wash

[Ian Black @BlickyIan]

In addition place - moved from the old med centre to where the memorial garden will be - Buccaneer 🏴‍☠️ is in position. - XK526 was moved in a day thanks to @Hischurch @rafbinbrookcoll @BlackburnBucc @buccaneer_group @CcibChris

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

The Buccy is now on the ground, waiting for its new home in the Memorial garden to be prepared

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

@GeorgeNicolasUK @BlickyIan We have a few of those too!

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

The Buccaneer XK526 move is now on YouTube!
https://t.co/aOO9aU9KzB via @YouTube
@blickyIan @RAFHonington @RAFMUSEUM @rasenmail @suffolkpolice @IntBCC @EADT24 @LincsPolice

[Nigel Price @LiveSideMediaUK]

Had a very enjoyable visit today to see the excellent work being carried out at the former RAF Binbrook by @BlickyIan and friends. Really nice people doing brilliant work. A visit is highly recommended.

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

Also today we hosted a Meet & Greet with Lightning Legend @BlickyIan with visitors from far and wide!

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

We were honoured to attend and lay a wreath on behalf of 460 Squadron at the very moving @IntBCC Remembrance Service today. We will remember them.

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

Great to be at the @IntBCC for the ‘Salute to the ‘40s’ weeekend!

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

New mug designs available at https://t.co/N9wffct4al !

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

On this day in 1943 the RAAF's 460 Sqn arrived at RAF Binbrook. These brave young men would travel across the globe to fight a war that wasn't theirs to fight an evil they couldn't stand for. So from all of us here at RAF Binbrook we wish to honor them and celebrate their arrival

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

Sir Hughie’s citation for his VC hung in the dining room RAF Swanton Morley from where he flew on his VC raid. He said it was not his VC alone but the VC belonged to all those serving at Swanton Morley, aircrew, ground crew and others whose efforts had made his VC possible.

[The Binbrook Collection @rafbinbrookcoll]

Today we are celebrating Sir Hughie Edwards Day!
Air Commodore Sir Hughie Edwards VC KCMG CB DSO OBE DFC became the most highly decorated serviceman in WWII and on this day in 1943 he was welcomed to RAF Binbrook as Station Commander.

[Ian Black @BlickyIan]

After an emotional day the sun set on the ultimate birthday gift Touched by the hand of God perhaps the sun's impudent fingers reached skyward - i'm home - huge thanks to everyone who made this possible inc our principal stake holder ⁦@Airfix⁩ @www.firestreakbooks.com

[Ian Black @BlickyIan]

It was a tight squeeze but then so was strapping in - more to come - still looking for a sponsor for 20,000 litres of polystyrene cement - again big thanks to @Airfix for grabbing the metal 🤓 @MrJamesMay @JetArtAviation @BruntyCWJ

[Claire Hartley @CHartleyPhotos]

Lovely day yesterday photographing George Blacks 91st Birthday celebrations at RAF Binbrook…look forward to seeing his “airfix” birthday gift being assembled! Lots of other exciting events to photograph over the next 2 weeks….watch this space!

[Airfix @Airfix]

Special delivery…

[Ian Black @BlickyIan]

Army School of Ceremony also did us proud thank you chaps ⁦@Airfix⁩ ⁦@h15church⁩