RAF Elsham Wolds

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
Avro Lancaster
Short Stirling
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:celebrates War memorials present
gptkbp:communityEvents Occasional open days
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Local history groups
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Limited
gptkbp:cultural_heritage nan
gptkbp:currentStatus Closed
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Local schools visit
gptkbp:elevation 10 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Minimal post-closure
gptkbp:exhibits Multiple
gptkbp:finalDisposal No. 166 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:firstAwarded No. 100 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:floors 1,200 acres
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 53.585°N, 0.392°W
gptkbp:height Yes
gptkbp:historicalRecords Available in archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historicalTours Available for visitors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RAF Elsham Wolds
gptkbp:IATA_code Class A airfield
EGEL
Runway,_taxiways,_dispersal_areas
gptkbp:landOwnership Private ownership
gptkbp:length 160 miles
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:West_Lindsey_District_Council
gptkbp:localWildlife Diverse species present
gptkbp:location gptkb:Elsham,_Lincolnshire,_England
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions 30 miles
gptkbp:nearestCity 10 miles
Brigg
gptkbp:notableEvent Dambusters Raid
Operation Chastise
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Bombing_raids_over_Germany
gptkbp:opened 1943
1965
gptkbp:partOf No. 100 Group RAF
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Recreational activities
gptkbp:postWarCareer Agricultural land
gptkbp:primaryFunction Bomber_base
gptkbp:runway_length Asphalt
09/27
1,829 meters
gptkbp:significantEvent Accidents during training flights
gptkbp:surroundingArea Rural
gptkbp:type Military airfield
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force