The story of 57 Squadron Lancaster DX-P and her crew continues.  Read another installment of

Another hugely successful Annual Reunion held over the weekend of 1st/2nd July.  The wonderful weather

Merlin Song       (Written to mark the running of the first engine at East Kirkby in

Monster’s Lair   A tractor passes down the lane, On tiny wings, the birds complain,

Time Trap   This is the place, this rural scene, This field of corn, and

The Watchers   The old airfield tower stands alone, Every door and window gone, Neglect

The Memorial Tree   “No Trespassers”, the sign proclaims, As I pass by it, from

Watchtower   A silent watcher, still I stand, Now restored by friendly hands, Come stay

Showpiece Lancaster I dream now of another time, Of soaring wings and slipstream whine, Of

Old Airfield   I lie here still, beside the hill, Abandoned long to nature’s will,