Feedback from Visitors
20th July 2022
From James Peene, Editor, FlyPast Magazine, via his Instagram account.
peene_acolada Third week in a row that I've sat in the cockpit of something amazing. Today - the Dakota at the fabulous #rafmetheringhamvisitorcentre. So much history lurking in the fields of Lincolnshire and such a lovely bunch of hosts. Genuinely think this may well be one of my fave places ever.
From James Peene, Editor, FlyPast Magazine, via his Instagram account.
peene_acolada Third week in a row that I've sat in the cockpit of something amazing. Today - the Dakota at the fabulous #rafmetheringhamvisitorcentre. So much history lurking in the fields of Lincolnshire and such a lovely bunch of hosts. Genuinely think this may well be one of my fave places ever.
18th July 2022
Many thanks to all of the dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers at Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre, especially Tony and Richard for making my first visit so memorable . I will certainly be returning to this unique museum again, highly recommended. Kind regards, Jo Simons
Many thanks to all of the dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers at Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre, especially Tony and Richard for making my first visit so memorable . I will certainly be returning to this unique museum again, highly recommended. Kind regards, Jo Simons
10th July 2022
From Ian Dodd who gave 5 Stars via Social Media.
Excellent value for money with friendly, knowledgeable volunteers.
From Ian Dodd who gave 5 Stars via Social Media.
Excellent value for money with friendly, knowledgeable volunteers.
30th May 2022
From Chris Buckett who gave 5 Stars via Social Media.
Loved visiting this site. Where else can you actually get inside a Dakota and sit in the pilots seat.
Staff were brilliant and so knowledgeable. I can well recommend this place.
From Chris Buckett who gave 5 Stars via Social Media.
Loved visiting this site. Where else can you actually get inside a Dakota and sit in the pilots seat.
Staff were brilliant and so knowledgeable. I can well recommend this place.
25th May 2022
Hi
I would just like to praise all the staff we met today, its the first time we have been here and it was most enjoyable, the staff manning the shop, cafe and a Scot called Brian, who was very helpful at answering my questions about the Dakota and showing us around the aircraft, also his colleague who answered some of my more technical questions.
Its been such a great experience that we will be back later in the year.
Aaron Curley
Hi
I would just like to praise all the staff we met today, its the first time we have been here and it was most enjoyable, the staff manning the shop, cafe and a Scot called Brian, who was very helpful at answering my questions about the Dakota and showing us around the aircraft, also his colleague who answered some of my more technical questions.
Its been such a great experience that we will be back later in the year.
Aaron Curley
14th May 2022
From Craig Starbuck who gave us 5 Stars via Social Media
One of my favourite places to visit. So much history. The volunteers are so knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit.
From Craig Starbuck who gave us 5 Stars via Social Media
One of my favourite places to visit. So much history. The volunteers are so knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit.
15th April 2022
To the Staff at Metheringham Airfield Museum Visitor Centre
Having visited the museum for a second time with more of my family, I would just like to let you know that we have all had an absolutely amazing experience and have learned so much more about our late uncle Dennis (Rear Gunner, Sgt Ford DS), and in particular the life and experiences he had serving with 106 Squadron at Metheringham, until his Lancaster crashed over Northern France. This we had gained from accessing and viewing the extensive resources, artefacts and memorials the museum has built, collected and preserved within the original buildings and areas of the airfield.
Furthermore, with the dedication, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge demonstrated by the fantastic Volunteers, the time we spent there has made the experiences much more impacting and enjoyable and we are extremely grateful for their devotion to the museum and its continued preservation.
We will most certainly return later this summer and look forward to meeting the team once again.
The story will undoubtedly continue.
With our special thanks to the Volunteers – Jim, Brian, Rick, Catrina, Chris
Much appreciated
Tim Ford
To the Staff at Metheringham Airfield Museum Visitor Centre
Having visited the museum for a second time with more of my family, I would just like to let you know that we have all had an absolutely amazing experience and have learned so much more about our late uncle Dennis (Rear Gunner, Sgt Ford DS), and in particular the life and experiences he had serving with 106 Squadron at Metheringham, until his Lancaster crashed over Northern France. This we had gained from accessing and viewing the extensive resources, artefacts and memorials the museum has built, collected and preserved within the original buildings and areas of the airfield.
Furthermore, with the dedication, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge demonstrated by the fantastic Volunteers, the time we spent there has made the experiences much more impacting and enjoyable and we are extremely grateful for their devotion to the museum and its continued preservation.
We will most certainly return later this summer and look forward to meeting the team once again.
The story will undoubtedly continue.
With our special thanks to the Volunteers – Jim, Brian, Rick, Catrina, Chris
Much appreciated
Tim Ford
11th April 2022
I write this note to thank all the volunteers that made our visit to the airfield and it's museums a most fantastic day.
We had recently discovered the IBCC where we found the name of our late uncle, who was based at Metheringham. So our visit answered many other questions, where we also discovered more information about the challenges and routines that the Airmen and Airwomen faced.
I look forward to our next visit to the Airfield.
Kind regards
Tim Ford
I write this note to thank all the volunteers that made our visit to the airfield and it's museums a most fantastic day.
We had recently discovered the IBCC where we found the name of our late uncle, who was based at Metheringham. So our visit answered many other questions, where we also discovered more information about the challenges and routines that the Airmen and Airwomen faced.
I look forward to our next visit to the Airfield.
Kind regards
Tim Ford
10th April 2022
From John Gill.
Had a fun photoshoot with the model Miss Helena Grace who loves 1940s fashion, many thanks to the kind folk at the Visitor Centre for being so accommodating and friendly, a visit is highly recommended.
From John Gill.
Had a fun photoshoot with the model Miss Helena Grace who loves 1940s fashion, many thanks to the kind folk at the Visitor Centre for being so accommodating and friendly, a visit is highly recommended.
10th April 2022
Wanna say a huge thanks to Alistair, Ian, Nick, Maureen and all the volunteers who are clearly passionate about their centre and all related, a friendlier bunch of people you wouldn’t meet in a days march. Today I realised another thing on my bucket list to sit in the hot seat of a Dakota, fond memories of that exact plane flying over my home as a boy during its civilian service with Air Atlantique on the mail flights, thoroughly enjoyable experience and highly recommended.
Thanks again to you all, without the dedication of volunteers like these these memories could not be kept alive.
See you again sometime when I come to see 607 at Waddington.
Best Regards
Ian Gypps
Wanna say a huge thanks to Alistair, Ian, Nick, Maureen and all the volunteers who are clearly passionate about their centre and all related, a friendlier bunch of people you wouldn’t meet in a days march. Today I realised another thing on my bucket list to sit in the hot seat of a Dakota, fond memories of that exact plane flying over my home as a boy during its civilian service with Air Atlantique on the mail flights, thoroughly enjoyable experience and highly recommended.
Thanks again to you all, without the dedication of volunteers like these these memories could not be kept alive.
See you again sometime when I come to see 607 at Waddington.
Best Regards
Ian Gypps
27th March 2022
Polish Heritage FlightContinuing our Lincolnshire Tour today at the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Set amongst original wartime buildings from RAF Metheringham the centre tells the story of this Bomber Command station and that of its resident 106 Squadron.
Dakota KG651 now sits in a purpose built Hangar and the volunteer team have some very exciting plans. The aeroplane is open to the public too.
The displays are presented brilliantly with lots of artefacts and human stories. Some utterly heart breaking.
A slight ‘Polish’ connection spotted today. One of the Spitfires P8503 that served with the Fighter Affiliation Flight based at Metheringham also served with 315 Squadron. (See photo)
Do go and visit and allow plenty of time. There is so much to see here. The airfield site is a short drive and there is a Memorial and lots of clues to it’s wartime past.
This is “Walking The Ground” at its very best.
Thank you to the brilliant team. We will be back soon!
Polish Heritage FlightContinuing our Lincolnshire Tour today at the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Set amongst original wartime buildings from RAF Metheringham the centre tells the story of this Bomber Command station and that of its resident 106 Squadron.
Dakota KG651 now sits in a purpose built Hangar and the volunteer team have some very exciting plans. The aeroplane is open to the public too.
The displays are presented brilliantly with lots of artefacts and human stories. Some utterly heart breaking.
A slight ‘Polish’ connection spotted today. One of the Spitfires P8503 that served with the Fighter Affiliation Flight based at Metheringham also served with 315 Squadron. (See photo)
Do go and visit and allow plenty of time. There is so much to see here. The airfield site is a short drive and there is a Memorial and lots of clues to it’s wartime past.
This is “Walking The Ground” at its very best.
Thank you to the brilliant team. We will be back soon!
27th March 2022
From Benjamin Sherwood following a family visit Sunday 27th March 2022
Honestly one of the best museums I have ever visited. The staff at this hidden gem made sure myself, Alex (brother) and my dad felt welcome and showed us around the museum. The information and artefacts at this place are truly one of a kind and really show the heroism and sacrifice that the men and women of bomber command made in the fight against tyranny. All the volunteers and staff are truly amazing and show such care for the museum and it's history. I cannot recommend this place enough plus they have a wonderful cafe and a genuine ww2 VIP C-47 Dakota
From Benjamin Sherwood following a family visit Sunday 27th March 2022
Honestly one of the best museums I have ever visited. The staff at this hidden gem made sure myself, Alex (brother) and my dad felt welcome and showed us around the museum. The information and artefacts at this place are truly one of a kind and really show the heroism and sacrifice that the men and women of bomber command made in the fight against tyranny. All the volunteers and staff are truly amazing and show such care for the museum and it's history. I cannot recommend this place enough plus they have a wonderful cafe and a genuine ww2 VIP C-47 Dakota
9th October 2021
"My name is Christine Brough and I visited that wonderful memorial to 106 Sqn on 9th October 2021
I would like to extend my heart felt thanks to all those wonderful volunteers I met. Roger and 2 other gentlemen and the lady in the shop were all so very kind in helping me find information about my wonderful late father, John Edward Brough. Whilst the day itself was very traumatic emotionally for me, to see my fathers name in clear view (on the memorial wall) was truly wonderful.
Please, please if you are able, pass on my thanks to those volunteers who helped me whilst I was there with my partner. What a wonderful tribute to those men from 106 Sqn.
One volunteer said to me that my father was a hero. I already thought that as his daughter, but for a stranger to say that about my late father was like how winning the lottery must feel.
Thank you again for keeping 106 Sqn so much alive.
Take care stay safe.
Regards C N BROUGH
"My name is Christine Brough and I visited that wonderful memorial to 106 Sqn on 9th October 2021
I would like to extend my heart felt thanks to all those wonderful volunteers I met. Roger and 2 other gentlemen and the lady in the shop were all so very kind in helping me find information about my wonderful late father, John Edward Brough. Whilst the day itself was very traumatic emotionally for me, to see my fathers name in clear view (on the memorial wall) was truly wonderful.
Please, please if you are able, pass on my thanks to those volunteers who helped me whilst I was there with my partner. What a wonderful tribute to those men from 106 Sqn.
One volunteer said to me that my father was a hero. I already thought that as his daughter, but for a stranger to say that about my late father was like how winning the lottery must feel.
Thank you again for keeping 106 Sqn so much alive.
Take care stay safe.
Regards C N BROUGH
7th August 2021
Thank you from a happy family
"We just wanted to say on behalf of Colin (80th Birthday Boy), Jenny, Ian and Jane, THANKYOU for making the day so special on Saturday 7th August. Special thanks to Jim who was our guide for the day. Colin and Jenny went to Sutton-on-Sea to the 1940's event on Sunday and a Dakota flew over. They couldn't believe it!. Many thanks again to everyone xx"
"Great place took our 8 year old granddaughter and she loved it especially sitting in the Dakota. Friendly and informative staff, Big shout out to Josh who gave us a brilliant tour of the Dakota. Keep up the great work." Lynne.
"We visited for the afternoon and were treated to an excellent tour by one of the staff members. What a super little museum run by truly dedicated and knowledgeable people. We will certainly be back! Thank you!" Matt Moore
Thank you from a happy family
"We just wanted to say on behalf of Colin (80th Birthday Boy), Jenny, Ian and Jane, THANKYOU for making the day so special on Saturday 7th August. Special thanks to Jim who was our guide for the day. Colin and Jenny went to Sutton-on-Sea to the 1940's event on Sunday and a Dakota flew over. They couldn't believe it!. Many thanks again to everyone xx"
"Great place took our 8 year old granddaughter and she loved it especially sitting in the Dakota. Friendly and informative staff, Big shout out to Josh who gave us a brilliant tour of the Dakota. Keep up the great work." Lynne.
"We visited for the afternoon and were treated to an excellent tour by one of the staff members. What a super little museum run by truly dedicated and knowledgeable people. We will certainly be back! Thank you!" Matt Moore
Past comments:
- "Always wanted to come here. Now I’ve been. I never want to leave."
- "Great place to visit. Such a lot of history."
- "Loved being able to walk around the Dakota. Not something you can do in many places."
- "Could have a bit more airing on local radio maybe."
- "Very pleased. Relaxing visit. Delighted with Dakota. Thank you."
- "Excellent Museum. Thank you."
- "Well done everyone. Memorial Room is great."
- "I love this place and we are staying in the Petwood. We are from Scotland."
- "Nice Work."
- "Thank you for all your hard work."
- "I love the people here."
- "Very interesting. Love the old planes and what happened."
