Exploring RAF Scampton
Come with us on our ‘Exploring RAF Scampton’ Journey. RAF Scampton is now a Former RAF station but was in the past home to the Dambusters and The Red Arrows.
RAF Scampton was opened in 1916 as a royal flying corps station and is now an inactive RAF base situated just past Scampton Village in Lincolnshire, UK. It was well known for its bomber operations during World War ll and is famously known for it being the home base for the famous ‘‘Dambusters’’ who were known for their execution of Operation Chastise. A mission that utilized innovative bouncing bombs on the vital dams in Ruhr Valley, Germany in May 1943. It later became the Home base for The Red Arrows in 1983.
Exploring RAF Scampton
Photograph by Drone Alone 2024
Unfortunately, In 2018 it was announced by the Ministry of Defence that RAF Scampton would be closing. Meaning that it was then time for the Red Arrows to relocate. The future of RAF Scampton is still uncertain and has been subject to speculation and changes.
We Took a visit to RAF Scampton, documenting what it looks like now. It’s sad to see all the amazing parts of it stood there, like ghosts of the past however, it’s a great trip back through history.
Photography by Drone Alone 2024
Photograph by Drone Alone 2024
Here are some fun facts about RAF Scampton;
RAF Scampton was initially known as Brattleby, which is a nearby village to Scampton.
RAF Scampton still today has it’s Grade ll Listed buildings, such like hangers and various other buildings dating back to Scamptons early years.
During WW2, Scampton was used for Glider training. Gliders were used to silently transport equipment and troops behind enemy lines.