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Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

RAF Cranwell. The government is pledging to improve standards in forces family homes across the UK within a year after taking back control of more than 36,000 properties from a private landlord.

Labour Government announces new measures to improve military family housing

An RAF Coningsby firefighter in action. Photo: Sgt Nicholas Egan RAF

RAF firefighters beating the flames

Texan on the flight line

Affinity soars past 80,000 pilot flying training hours in aviation milestone

Sir Edward Leigh.

MP condemns Government move to put RAF Scampton site on open market

Puma helicopters fly over RAF Cosford.

RAF Puma helicopters to fly over UK today - full list of locations

Owner of The Tower, William Roughton, purchased former RAF bombing range RAF Wainfleet in 2014.

I converted RAF bombing range tower into a holiday let

West Lindsey District Council has approved almost £100,000 in funding for a series of community projects at Hemswell Cliff

Almost £100,000 of funding awarded to boost community facilities

Under Team Tempest, Leonardo is working with the BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, MBDA and the Ministry of Defence to develop the technologies needed for the next generation of combat air.

Leonardo hires veterans for engineering roles to bolster national security

Mike Fisher, 91, is still playing cricket.

Watch: RAF veteran, 91, still plays cricket every week

Atlas and Typhoon flypast

IBCC unveils powerful ‘Women In War’ exhibition with first all-female RAF flypas...

Several rounds of investment have been made including the unveiling of new benches and planters

Council to sign off on big funding boost for West Lindsey village

West Lindsey District Council deputy leader Coun Lesley Rollings, Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer, Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh and West Lindsey District Council leader Coun Trevor Young

Council leader 'optimistic' of a positive announcement on RAF Scampton

Sam has spent the past 21 years driving safer construction practices while flying the flag for females in construction.

RAF veteran swaps skies for health and safety, helping Chestnut Homes soar with ...

The Protector RG1 drone, which is being tested in the skies above Louth, Horncastle and other areas of Lincolnshire until August. (PHOTO BY: Sgt Nicholas Howe/Royal Air Force).

New RAF surveillance drones take to the skies above Louth and Horncastle

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

Photographer and musician Martin Goffin captured during his day job at RAF Coningsby (PHOTO BY: RAF Coningsby)

Music-mad photographer at RAF Coningsby releases his debut single

'Top Guns: Inside The RAF', which was partly filmed at RAF Coningsby, is back for a spectacular second series on Channel 4. (PHOTO BY: Channel 4)

Top guns at RAF Coningsby are back for second series of high-flying TV show

Mina Endeley of Greylees, on the slopes at Tamworth, getting ready for the Invictus Games.

RAF medic from Sleaford all set to compete in Invictus Games in Canada

The residents of Scampton are hopeful about the former airbase’s future after a tumultuous year, but say quick action is needed

Scampton residents call for ‘quick action’ at former RAF base

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025

Emma Egging

Emma Egging - CEO of Jon Egging Trust in Lincolnshire: Crafting a legacy

LCHS has been recognised for its Armed Forces support

Linconshire NHS Trust gains gold employer recognition for Armed Forces support

The community support team receive their award at RAF Coningsby's CAFTAS from Air Commodore Claire O'Grady. (PHOTO BY: Sgt Nicholas Egan/RAF)

Proud RAF Coningsby hosts its first CAFTAS to honour heroes who 'go extra mile'

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Ready for take-off -- the MkXIX Spitfire PM631 all set for its post-maintenance air test flight from RAF Coningsby. (PHOTO BY: Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight)

Aerial display group's first Spitfire flight at RAF Coningsby since fatal crash

Moment Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls captured in stunning video

Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls: Breathtaking video from the cockpit

The Prince of Wales attends the Sovereign's Parade, on behalf of King Charles III, at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Joe Giddens/PA Wire

William steps in for Charles as he attends graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell.

Thelma Smith with the Laffletics Club bear mascot. You can guess the name at the fundraiser on Saturday.

Disability sports club fundraiser in memory of Spitfire pilot killed in crash

RAF Ingham Heritage Group have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Heritage group volunteers honoured with King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Affinity meet RAF Cadets at NASC Industry Day 2024

Empowering the RAF NextGen: Affinity attends National Air and Space Camp Industr...

Barry Noble as Winston Churchill at the Alford 1940s Weekend.

GALLERY: Alford 1940s event a huge success

Plans for eight RAF Manby flats

The BBMF Lancaster was back in the air on Monday after in-depth winter renovation. (Archive photo)

Lancaster bomber back in the skies

Manby House, in Manby.

STAR PROPERTY: Six-bed home with links to King Charles III, Sir Winston Churchil...

The Red Arrows as they headed to Southport Air Show.

Watch: Red Arrows wow fans with special Diamond Season display

The fire on Langrick Road, Coningsby. Photos: John Aron Photography

Coningsby residents' warning after lithium battery fire

The cast of Flare Path.

REVIEW: Flare Path burns bright for stars of the stage

The Red Arrows dazzle spectators with their diamond nine aerobatic display across the shores of Belfast Lough

Watch: RAF Red Arrows delight crowds with Armed Forces Day display

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them

Cpl Allan Wighton from RAF Coningsby teaching about aircrew survival skills and equipment, with L-R Max, Ewan, Nathan and Sid.

School experience day gives taste of everything from beekeeping to bushcraft
Key Stage Two pupils have enjoyed taking part in a range of activities during an experience day laid on at a village school.

Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour.

Watch: Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

Spitfire crash.

Watch: Tributes paid to Spitfire pilot who died in crash

Tattershall Castle flying its flag at half mast on Sunday. Photo: Tattershall Castle/Facebook

Tributes paid to pilot following Spitfire crash

The B1192 Leagate Road at Coningsby is still closed to traffic after the air crash this afternoon. Photo: RA

UPDATE: RAF confirms death of pilot involved in Spitfire crash near Coningsby

Lincolnshire Police news.

UPDATE: Spitfire crashes in a field in Coningsby - police appeal for information

Emergency services on site of Exercise PONDEROSA.

RAF sites at Coningsby and Donna Nook host emergency planning exercise

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

RAF Cranwell to hold Colour Run event this June

RAF Cranwell to hold Colour Run to raise funds for RAF charity

Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief.

Watch: Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief

D Day concert poster

Cranwell Military Wives Choir: D Day Concert

Flags flying at the official opening. Image: WLDC

Unique heritage centre honouring Polish bomber squadrons unveiled

RAF bandsmen and women performing in London outside Buckingham Palace. They are shortlisted for an award from the RAF Benevolent Fund for their service to the charity.

RAF Cranwell’s musicians nominated for prestigious charity award

A snapshot from last year's Boston Marathon. Photo by David Dales.

Around 1,800 expected to enter this year's Boston Marathon