I've written 1,300 words today - I've used a lot of sources from the Madgett collection in the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. A pilot with 61 Squadron, he died with of his crew 18 Aug 1943 on the last op of his tour from RAF Syerston to Peenemünde. NeverMindTheDambusters

Fabulous picture!

Today marks #UkrainesIndependenceDay, Last night, we joined Ukraine Cultural Centre Lincoln at International Bomber Command Centre , honouring Ukraine’s spirit with powerful speeches, wreath-laying, and performances. 🌻

'Skilling's Follies', 50 Squadron crew at RAF Skellingthorpe #OnThisDay 25 Aug 1944. I recorded an interview with the rear gunner, Edward Allan McDonald (1922 - 2020) in 2015. International Bomber Command Centre NeverMindTheDambusters

I'm always sad when I see a small collection like this up for auction. Medals & Caterpillar badge etc. Looking at the losses Database and Chorley, only Flight Sergeant Garratt and one other crew member survived from a crew of 8. International Bomber Command Centre NeverMindTheDambusters auctions.goldingyoung.com/lot-details/in…

We are delighted to be part of this amazing project to commemorate the anniversary of #VEDay80 next May. youtube.com/watch?v=zH0nxH…

Honoured to be celebrating the heroes of #Lincolnshire with BBC Lincolnshire #MakeADifference awards. So many truly #inspirational stories.

The metadata for the beautifully written 9 Squadron ORBs that we have in the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive is now complete. They contain wizard gen and detail. Volunteers are now working on the mammoth task of transcribing them. NeverMindTheDambusters ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collecti…

This chap is now 99. Bomber Command vet Sgt Alastair Lamb. Popped over for some tea & birthday cake this morning. Chat about #OperationManna as well as seeing Me 163s & his only sighting of a FW190 on his second last misson RG Poulussen WW2 Airfields Archive Klaas Meijer RAF Benevolent Fund International Bomber Command Centre

This is the last weekend to enjoy the IBCC's free International Peace Flower Trail. Pick up a booklet from reception; follow the map to find the flowers and take home a complimentary pack of poppy seeds to create your own peace garden at home 😊 🪷🌹🌼

With the anniversary of Uncle Steve’s first operation coming up on the 15/09/1942 I thought I would embark upon an On This Day so I’ll be posting an OTD for every bombing op and other significant moments of note with regards career with Bomber Command. NeverMindTheDambusters International Bomber Command Centre

This time last week at the International Bomber Command Centre Wings and Wheels 24.

J.J. Barton ⛵️🏴‍☠️ Dr Dan Ellin Lincsaviation NX611 Pilot NeverMindTheDambusters International Bomber Command Centre Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre - RAF Ingham RAF Metheringham RAF BBMF Check out Petwood Hotel as well, and see the squadron bar - the gardens are beautiful too

Was great to be cycling this morning to our Prosperity Potential Planet event International Bomber Command Centre using Mrs Smith's Cottage electric bike 🚲

An unknown WAAF. Photo part of the Jill Nicholls collection in the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. Seems like 13 Sept 1944 was a special night for someone.

Why not join us this ☀️weekend? If you’re a member then it’s free entry. Otherwise is adults £5.50 or £6.10 (gift aid) children 16 and under go free. Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteers are looking forward to seeing 👀 you there RAF BBMF Visit Lincolnshire International Bomber Command Centre

Crashed into the sea at 14:25. The body of Sgt Clarke RCAF was recovered by trawler off Gurdie Ness. He is buried alongside Sgt Holmes. Three other crew have no known grave. International Bomber Command Centre losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/?aircraft-seri…

Another new collection for the IBCC Digital Archive today. Stanislaw Sewerin flew ops as a pilot on 300 Squadron. International Bomber Command Centre Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre - RAF Ingham NeverMindTheDambusters Thanks Steve Darlow for putting us in touch.

Today marks the official start of an exciting journey into the world of aviation for students from the Air and Space Institute (ASI). Their matriculation ceremony took place at the prestigious International Bomber Command Centre✈️Read more at: bit.ly/3ZuS7If

Want a break in the fresh air and shed a few pounds! check out the NK Aviation Trail its a cracking read too! heartoflincs.com/north-kesteven………………………………………………………………… RAF Metheringham Newark Air Museum International Bomber Command Centre RAF Digby Ops Museum Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum Visit Lincolnshire Heart of Lincs