RAF Holme-on-Spalding-Moor (also known as Holme and Holme on Spalding Moor) was a Bomber Command station located in Yorkshire 3 miles (5 kms) south-east from the town of the same name.

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It opened in August 1941 as part of 1 Group. 458 Squadron took up residence with Wellingtons until leaving in March 1942. The station closed for construction work, re-opening in August in 1942 when 460 Squadron briefly stayed with Halifaxes before 101 Squadron moved in with Lancasters. In June 1943 the station transferred to 4 Group and 76 Squadron equipped with Halifaxes took up residence until May 1945.

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