History of Lincolnshire the RAF Officer Training College after the formation of the RAF in April 1918. RAF Swinderby was a Polish-manned RAF station and from 1964, the RAF's main Recruit Training Camp. RAF Scampton, was the home base of 617 Squadron. Lincolnshire still has the strongest claim to being the 'home' of RAF Bomber Command, playing host to many squadrons, including the Lancaster bombers of the famous 617 "Dambusters" squadron who were based at RAF Scampton. There were two Bomber Groups based in the county – No. 1 in the north and No. 5 Group in the centre and south. The Battle
RAF Scampton importance of the structure and its association with the "Dams Raid", it was decided to convert the block back to residential use. Although the building is not a listed structure it is situated within a site of significant heritage value due to its links to Operation Chastise. The accommodation consists of 48 bedrooms with communal facilities. During the station's history, three personnel based at RAF Scampton have been recipients of the Victoria Cross. Wing Commander Roderick ""Babe"" Learoyd On 12 August 1940, 83 Squadron's aircraft were part of a raid against the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Two aircraft had been lost due