Visit this living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives. Discover one of the rarest aircrafts, an Arvo Lancaster Bomber plus many historical wartime vehicles such as the Ford WOT1 Crew Bus.
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Living memorial to Bomber Command, experience rare and iconic aircraft
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is home to some of the rarest aircraft and wartime vehicles and offers unique hands-on and authentic aviation experiences.
Visit the museum for acknowledgements of the the services, dedication and sacrifices of Bomber Command during World War II, plus exhibits and displays offering a wide and varied perspective of WWII and aviation heritage such as The Home Front, the award-winning Escape Room, an authentic World War II Control Tower and more.

The Museum
Explore the museum with an array of interesting and informative displays on aviation heritage. Plus visit the authentic WWII Control Tower and Hangar built on the site of the original wartime hangar base.

NAAFI - A Trip Back in Time
Step back in time with an immersive wartime café experience. Eat and drink freshly prepared produce and shop wartime photos whilst listening to wartime classics.
Lancaster Taxi Ride Experiences
Discover the Lancaster Bomber from an entirely different perspective.
A number of special bookable packages provide a unique opportunity to experience the vibrations, smells, sound and atmosphere of 'Just Jane' first-hand on a real Bomber Command airfield.
Vehicle Collection
Discover one if the most unique collections of privately owned WWII RAF vehicles including the Ford WOT1 Crew Bus, only one of its kind known to still exist.
Special Events
Enjoy a host of varied events held throughout the year, including full air shows, reenactments such as Spitfire and ME109 dogfights, firework displays, Rover Car Rallies and so much more.
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