Tattershall Thorpe 17th century, with 19th- and 20th-century alterations. It is constructed of "mud and stud" and partly underbuilt with painted brick. It is a Grade II listed building, and houses RAF memorabilia from RAF Woodhall Spa, an active RAF Station during the Second World War. The Bluebell Inn has signatures on its ceiling from some of the members of 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadrons who frequented the pub. RAF personnel from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Squadrons from RAF Coningsby sign to this day to continue the tradition. Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson VC, DSO, DFC and
RAF Prestwick March 2013 that RAF Prestwick would close by the end of 2013. Due to technological advances, there was no longer a requirement for two military area radar control centres in the United Kingdom.The unit subsequently closed on 6 December 2013, when the RAF Ensign was lowered for the final time, representing the end of a 77-year association between Ayrshire and the RAF. Prestwick's operations and thirty personnel were transferred to the RAF unit based in the NATS London Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick, Hampshire, forming a single military area radar unit. A small number of RAF personnel remained at