RAF Hemswell 1996 Revisited

Just afew shots I took at Hemswell back in 1996. Many of these buildings appear from google to be still there. If you have an interest in Airfield Architecture, you may find my 2 books on the subject of use. Just search "RAF Airfield Buildings" on ebay, or contact me direct. Graham Innes
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Also, check out the great work being done by the "Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust" link www.abct.org.uk/

[@squigmcguigan8965]

I had the experience of working at Hemswell about 15 years ago. I love the place & the way the owners have kept in mostly unspoilt and original.

[@tracyhoughton3749]

Haunted history very interesting to, I used to deliver there in late 90's and was very atmospheric.. thanks for bringing back the memories 😊

[@edwardfalcus5842]

I was here 1952 for 2 yr with Fred Trueman, great time, happy memory"s Barton Block

[@stevecommons3822]

As a boy I was there too, 1951-58. I remember Trueman playing on the sports field. We lived in one of the prefabs that bordered the field (148 AMQ), so we didn't have far to go to see him.

[@macdodd]

I spent a week at Hemswell back in 1965 while on a gliding course with the Air Cadets at RAF Kirkton in Lindsey. At that time Hemswell was still a bustling Bomber Base while Kirkton in Lindsey had long given up its Fighters for the No22 Gliding School It was a beautiful July week. where on the Monday we were subjected to a Hailstorm on the first day, not a bad Tuesday Wet but got lots of indoor tutorials & a little flying. a visit to another RAF base on Wednesday for an air day display where I watched & was impressed with a De-Haviland Vixen streaking down the runway with the sound barriers building up around it what a magnificent sight. Thursday and Friday were balmy late July weather & just enough time for me to get in enough flying to get my license.

[@GrahamInnes1]

Those were the days. You struggle to find many active military bases these days.

[@nervo6321]

One of the hangars was turned into a cold storage facility, called I think Jet Stream with a Canberra for its logo…no more I am led to believe.

[@irenethomas2505]

It's a shame these camps are going to rack & ruin, but most of Hemswell now is a antique centre.

[@ExploringwithCarl]

Nice 👌