RAF Syerston [entry point]
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RAF Syerston was a Bomber Command Station located in Nottinghamshire, 7 miles (11 kms) south-west of Newark-on-Trent.
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It opened in December 1940 originally as part of 1 Group. 304 Squadron and 305 Squadron occupied the station, both flying Wellingtons. In July 1941 RAF Syerston transferred to 5 Group and 408 Squadron arrived with Hampdens until leaving in December so concrete runways could be laid. The station re-opened in May 1942 when 61 Squadron moved in with Manchesters and Lancasters followed in September 1942 by 106 Squadron with Lancasters. Both squadrons moved out in November 1943 and RAF Syerston was occupied by 1668 Heavy Conversion Unit which, in January 1944, was renamed 5 Lancaster Finishing School. 49 Squadron Lancasters arrived in April 1945.
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