LANCELOT (MAC) MACFAYDEN
Alongside three of his friends, and still only 17 years of age, Lancelot McFayden left Fairfield, Jamaica as a new RAF recruit and sailed half way around the globe to train and then serve in His Majesty’s RAF in 1944.
Mac was one of 5,500 Caribbeans who answered the Mother Country's call.
Mac served as Ground Crew at RAF Metheringham and in these short videos (shot at the museum), his daughter, Dawn, tells some of his story.
Please click on the links below for short excerpts from a longer video. 

1. Travel - ​https://youtu.be/iI6EelakkOI
2. Cycling - https://youtu.be/d4FFpb7h9TY
3. The Dickensons - https://youtu.be/yeoWg4OU9k4
4. Marriage - https://youtu.be/V5MaMCH9YJc

The full video can be found here:- ​https://www.windrushlincoln.today/general-5

These are some of the videos in our "...IN 60 SECONDS" series.
Remember and check back for more updates.
GOOFY IN 60 SECONDS.
Listen to Nick tell the the story behind our GOOFY nose art that once adorned NG414 ZN-K
NORMAN JACKSON VC IN 60 SECONDS.
In this video Nick gives a quick insight into the courageous story of our very own, Flight Engineer, Norman Jackson VC
KG651 IN 60 SECONDS.
In this video, Brian gives a quick introduction into the early life of our Douglas C-47A KG651 with, Nick, making a cameo appearance.
LANCASTER BOMB BAY IN 60 SECONDS.
Nick takes a look at and explains the enormity of a Lancaster Bomb Bay
THE LINK TRAINER IN 60 SECONDS.
In this video Josh tells Nick about our Link Trainer and why they evolved.
FS APPLEYARD LANCASTER CRASH IN 60 SECONDS.
Listen to Nick interviewing Roger for an explanation about the crash and a very recent visit from a crew members family.
VOLUNTEERING#1 IN 60 SECONDS
In this video Nick meets one of our stalwart Volunteers, Maureen, and asks her why she volunteers here at Metheringham.
VOLUNTEERING#2 IN 60 SECONDS
Listen to volunteer Jane tell Nick about her passion found from Volunteering here at Metheringham
106 SQN LOSSES IN 60 SECONDS
In this video, Nick, talks about the losses suffered by 106 Sqn whilst they were operating from RAF Metheringham.
​106 SQN MASCOTS IN 60 SECONDS
Listen to Brian, narrate a short introduction to two of our 106 Sqn Mascots. For more on these two stories, please visit the Centre.
RESEARCH TEAM IN 60 SECONDS
Nick pops into the Research Team cabin to ask Roger about what the team in here get up to. In this video Ian and Linda are seen working but there are many more in the team and a fine and important job they do.
SHELTERS IN 60 SECONDS
Listen to Nick explain about our two Shelters here at Metheringham. Thankfully never used in anger as the airfield was never attacked.
ARCHIVES#2 IN 60 SECONDS
Nick pops into the Archives again to talk with Bev and Laila about the task that they are undertaking whilst volunteering here at Metheringham
VOLUNTEER LINDA IN 60 SECONDS
Another of our stalwart Volunteers on a quick chat with Nick. This time it's Linda who can often be found running the shop or helping out with the curatorial duties in the close season.
Videos of a more general nature.
KG651 INTERIOR. Visitors to the Hangar get a detailed history of our Dakota before going inside to sit in the cockpit. To help those who are not able to climb the aircraft steps, Brian, has put together this video so that they can view from the outside and not miss out too much.
MAVC from the rear of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster with their kind permission.
One of the views crews of 106 Sqn would have had back in the day.
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Our Vision: A world where RAF Metheringham is never forgotten
Our Values: Welcoming - Educational - Respectful - Enthusiastic - Inspirational
Our Mission: To advance the education of the public and provide for the general benefit of the public the preservation and conservation of the buildings, other constructions and related historic artefacts forming part the former Metheringham Airfield as defined in the lease and in connection with 106 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, No. 5 Group Bomber Command, the Royal Air Force and RAF Metheringham and by the exhibition and public display of historic and informative collections relating thereto.

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