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  Welcome to the Homepage of the
RAF Elsham Wolds Association
Incorporating
103 Squadron, 576 Squadron
and 13 Base.
 Royal Air Force Elsham Wolds was situated on the Lincolnshire Wolds north of Barnetby le Wold in North Lincolnshire.
During World War 1 the site was part of the Fighter Defence Chain and home to C Flight of 33 Squadron.
During World War 2 it was the home of 103 Squadron and 576 Sq RAF Bomber Command. 100 Squadron operated from Elsham Wolds for a short time at the end of the war. In 1946 a No 21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit of Transport Command took over the base for a year. It was then closed in 1947 and reverted to agricultural use. In later years part of the site has been put to light industrial and warehouse use. There is also a large water treatment works on one corner of the site.
The RAF Elsham Wolds Association was formed in the late 70s by veterans who flew from or served at Elsham Wolds and has been in being in various incarnations ever since. The Association is also open to former members of 103 Squadron or 576 Squadron wherever and whenever they served. In addition next of kin of any who fall into the above categories are welcome to join and now form a good proportion of our members. Their membership is welcomed and valued as it helps up to keep the memory alive and continue our work.
The purpose of this site is to provide platform for news and announcements relating to the Association and to give brief details of the Association and membership information, including contact details.
Also included are short histories of the Elsham Wolds airfield and the two Squadrons which we represent.
A page is included for those wishing to undertake research into former airmen and women who served at the Station and/or in the Squadrons is also included together with some useful links. I have also incorporated other pages for general interest and background.
This web site is complementary to and will run in parallel with the 103 Squadron and 576 Squadron web site which is a comprehensive site concerning the history of both units from their formation to their disbandment.
This site is the property of David W Fell and the RAF Elsham Wolds Association. All content is copyright of myself and/or the RAF Elsham Wolds Association. No item may be used for commercial gain without the explicit permission of the myself and/or the RAF Elsham Wolds Association.
David W Fell - Web Master
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