The structure is the only surviving part of the sick quarters at RAF Faldingworth, near Market Rasen.heritage project celebrating the contribution of Polish airmenThe application stated: “The intention is for the former shelter to be included as part of an existing heritage trail, which would be available to view by appointment and on specific memorial days coinciding with the wider trail and events.
One local couple said they “wholeheartedly support the refurbishment of the existing bunker as a suitable monument to the Polish airmen of 300 Squadron.” However, West Lindsey District Council said the isolated location at Newton by Toft wasn’t appropriate for housing.It was also concerned about whether the plans would have guaranteed the shelter became part of the heritage trail.RAF Faldingworth was the bomber base for the 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 300 Squadron during the Second World War.
Afterwards, it was used by the No. 305 Squadron and then as a resettlement camp for Polish veterans. The concrete shelter – one of very few left of this type – would have housed up to 50 men during air raids.The remaining buildings faced fly tipping, vandalism and arson attacks until most were eventually demolished.is the new home of
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