RAF Skellingthorpe [entry point]

RAF Skellingthorpe [entry point]

Skelly

RAF Skellingthorpe (also known as Skelly) was a Bomber Command station in Lincolnshire 2 miles (3 kms) south-west of Lincoln.

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It opened in November 1941 as part of 5 Group Bomber Command. The first occupants were 50 Squadron and 455 Squadron both equipped with Hampdens. 455 Squadron moved out in February 1942. 50 Squadron converted to Manchesters in April 1942 but two months later changed to Lancasters. 61 Squadron with Lancasters also used the station from November 1943.

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