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Dambusters Anniversary Ride with the RAF Benevolent Fund

Friday 16th May 2025 12:00pm

Starting from - Located on an operational RAF airfield the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operates the only airworthy Lancaster in Britain, six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota and two Chipmunks. The Memorial Flight is a living tribute to all RAF air and ground crews who gave their lives in the Second World War.

The visitor centre provides public access to the home of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. They provide this experience in partnership with the Royal Air Force.

The visitor centre and the RAF hangar are located within the boundaries of RAF Coningsby.

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Access to the hangar is by guided tour only and admission charges apply. The start time of the ride is set to enable participants who wish to attend the Centre's first tour starting at 10:30.

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity and has been there, through thick and thin, for the RAF for more than 100 years. It provides financial, emotional, and practical assistance to serving and retired RAF personnel and their families. This includes grants to help with financial difficulty, free memberships for Headspace, Airplay youth clubs, and more.
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This RAF Benevolent Fund Cycling Group ride is open for anyone to join

  • 33 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr 30 mins

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

About the route

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From the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Visitor Centre we will head to Wooudhall Spa pas the former RAF Woodhall Spa and the Petwood Hotel that acted as the Station's Officers' Mess. From there we will loop around to the east over rolling terrain before a sweeping descent to our planned stop at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre on the former RAF East Kirkby. We will return via a flat route around the south of RAF Coningsby.

This route links some of Lincolnshire's Aviation heritage

After the initial section between Coningsby and Woodhall Spa the majority of the route is on quiet country roads.

We are planning an extended stop at The NAAFI cafe at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre in East Kirkby. Riders wishing to visit the centre and view the exhibits will be able to purchase admission tickets (these are not required for the café)

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Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Mike Ainsworth

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3 ride participants

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