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RAF Coningsby Taking Part in Major Homeland Defence Exercise

Residents across Boston and the surrounding area may notice an increase in military activity this week as the Royal Air Force launches Exercise Agile Warrior…

Nathan5 March, 2026

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50 Years of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in Lincolnshire

RAF Coningsby and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) celebrated a milestone over the weekend; 50 years since BBMF arrived at the Lincolnshire base…

Nathan2 March, 2026

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Major maintenance continues on BBMF’s Lancaster PA474 at Duxford

Significant progress has been made on the major maintenance programme for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster PA474 by the skilled engineers at the…

Nathan26 February, 2026

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Historic Spitfire Returns to the Skies After Two-Year Major Overhaul

One of Britain’s most iconic warbirds has taken a major step towards returning to regular flight, as Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 successfully flew again for…

Nathan23 February, 2026

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Upgrade works under way on airfield at RAF Coningsby

A £28 million project to upgrade the airfield at RAF Coningsby is now under way, supporting the station’s vital role in defending UK airspace around…

Nathan13 February, 2026

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Historic Lancaster Begins Major Maintenance Programme at Duxford

Avro Lancaster PA474, one of the most iconic aircraft in British aviation history, has begun a major maintenance programme at the Aircraft Restoration Company (ARCo)…

Nathan1 December, 2025

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New station commander at RAF Coningsby

Air and Space Operations Officer, Group Captain Andy Hampshire returned to Lincolnshire last week, as the new Station Commander for Royal Air Force Coningsby, taking…

Nathan1 December, 2025

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Medical Receptionist walks 1.25 million steps for eating disorder charity

A medical receptionist at RAF Coningsby is walking 1.25 million steps to raise money for eating disorder charity BEAT. Brooke Williamson, 22, from Tattershall, Lincolnshire,…

Nathan13 November, 2025