Brigg folk - now in their 80s - will remember watching the RAF Elsham and RAF Kirmington bombers passing overhead during the Second World War. The latter, of course, has since been transformed into what's now a successful 21st century airport, offering holiday flights to the Continent and UK destinations.
A fascinating talk is being given by the Northern Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Project on the developments of Humberside Airport from its very beginnings to where it is today on Friday 28 February at the Airport.
The talk will look right back at Humberside Airport’s beginnings as an RAF base in World War Two to the present day. It will also look at why the airport is so important to business travellers, holiday makers and the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Work began in the early 1970s to meet the need from local industry for faster connections to major airports in the UK and continents nearby. The airport was officially opened in 1974 and it has progressively expanded over the last 40 years to meet demands.
The talk will be split into two parts and speakers Charles Parker and Andrew Nowland from the Aviation Heritage Project will discuss the development of the airport, and its users and destinations.
Charles Parker has been interested in aviation for most of his life. He was a member of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) for nearly 30 years and he was an instructor at the ATC (Air Training Corps). He has been involved with the publication of various articles and books on local history, particularly the ROC and aircraft production in Lincoln during World War One. He is currently editor of Air Link, the monthly newsletter for the Lincolnshire Aviation Society.
Andrew Nowland is a local aviation enthusiast, historian and photographer whose interest in aviation spans more than 25 years. As a teenager he would regularly go to RAF Waddington to watch the various activities. Today as an active member of the Lincolnshire Aviation Society he is a contributor to the Society's monthly newsletter and their activities in support of local heritage.
The Northern Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Project was launched in May 2012 covering eight airfields in Northern Lincolnshire. The project tells the story of the World War Two airfields and the part they played during the war.
The talk will start at 7pm. Tickets cost just £5; this includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Free parking will be available at Humberside Airport for people attending the talk.
You can buy your tickets from Brigg Tourist Information Centre by calling 01652 657053 or Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre in Barton by calling 01652 631500. Alternatively you can pop into either of the tourist information centres to buy your tickets.
Coun Liz Redfern, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This talk will give you a wonderful insight into North Lincolnshire’s aviation history and how Humberside Airport has developed over the years to become the successful international airport that is today.
“If you are interested in aviation then go along to this talk and find out more. With the Northern Lincolnshire’s Aviation Heritage’s wealth of knowledge it is going to be an extremely fascinating talk. Make sure you don’t miss out, buy your ticket from Brigg Tourist Information Centre on 01652 657053 or Barton TIC on 01652 631500.”
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