Dates: 1938 - 1974
County: Lincolnshire
Location: 4 miles E of Louth
Airfield Today: Agriculture, grain store, industry
Tower Type: 1. Unique pre-war type
2. Control Tower, Vertical Split Control Type 2548c/55, built 1967
WW2 command : Training
WW2 military use : RAF airfield
Current Use : Motor sports : Airfield site
Offices : Technical sites
Opened: 1938
Closed: 1974
Squadrons based here:
No 1 Air Armament School :: 1938 -
No 2 Air Armament School :: ??
Empire Central Armament School :: Spring 1943
2782 Defence Sqn :: 1941 -
RAF Strubby came under RAF Manby RAF Flying College from VJ Day until closure in 1972. The nucleus of the staff of the Empire Central Flying School was transferred to RAF Manby to open the Flying College in 1946. Manby later became the home of the College of Air Warfare, part of which was the School of Refresher Flying.
A metal screen 800yds long by 50ft high was erected at RAF Manby to test landings in cross-winds.
Memories of RAF Manby
RAF Manby, Civilian instructor in 1939Written by Robert McQuarrie
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"My mother’s father was a civilian instructor at RAF Manby in 1939.
He joined the Army.
He died in 1940 in France.
We know nothing about him.
What did he teach?
How old was he?
What was he like?
Does anyone remember?
"
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving RAF Manby
" Does anyone know the whereabouts of any of the following People they were part of "B" flight at RAF Wilmslow and Spitalgate in July 1960.Sally Wilkinson,Carole Crooke,Janet Waterhouse,Judy&Anne Reid,Joy Garbutt Or anyone else who was part of that Flight.Also looking for Sue Bianca,Ron Shorter,Nick ..."
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"Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ronald Sidney Shipwright nicknamed "Chippy" he was stationed at RAF Manby in 1960 was still there in 63 when I left He was married to Nina[maiden name]Stainsthorpe Chippy was a fireman in the RAF Regiment If anyone knows anything please get in touch thanks "
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"Does anybody remember Warrant Officer Neillson[not sure of the spelling]as she was norwegian or something she was at RAF Manby From 1959-6?.She was the Admin officer and was a real diamond "
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" They were both at RAF Manby In 1960 Paula got married and went to RAF Shape about 1963 I dont know what became of Pat anyone know anything about them?? Last edited by Mary MACKAY Now Harrison"
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"Hi All Im still searching for people who served at RAF Manby 1960-63 and also anyone who was at RAF Wilmslow July 1960-and transferred to RAF Spitalgate August 1960 passed out at Spitalgate September 1960"
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