TAKE OFF on a Dambusters mission with us. Experience the wartime world of heroic aircrews who gave Lincolnshire its Bomber County nickname and get to board one of only three working Lancaster bombers in the world.

During our two-day break you will stay at the beautiful Petwood hotel – once the officers mess for 617 Squadron led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson.

Visits include RAF Scampton, home of the Dambusters and now the Red Arrows; RAF Coningsby to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster, Spitfires and Hurricanes; Metheringham Airfield Museum for a remarkable VC story and RAF Digby, for a guided tour of its WW2 Ops room.

The highlight of the break is a visit to Lancaster Just Jane at East Kirkby. We have arranged a unique private tour. You will board the aircraft and sit in all of the crew positions– from Tail End Charlie to pilot where an expert will show you how to use the controls. You can also browse around the fascinating airfield museum and control tower.

Lindum Heritage is the only company to offer this unique aviation heritage itinerary.

The mid-week break begins with a Sunday evening wine reception and introductory talk in the Squadron Bar at the Petwood Hotel followed by dinner. The following day includes visits to RAF Scampton, Coningsby and Digby. In the evening we return to the Petwood for dinner. The next day sees us at Metheringham Airfield Museum followed by East Kirkby aviation heritage centre where we will have our private tour of Lancaster Just Jane.

What's Included:

Sunday evening wine reception and talk
Expert tuition
All entrance fees
Transport to and from sites
Sunday & Monday evening dinners
Lunch Monday & Tuesday
Coffee, tea and cakes
Course Pack
Transfer to and from Lincoln Railway station
2 nights B&B at the 3 star Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa

The cost of this mid-week break is from £365 (based on two sharing a twin/double room).

11 - 13 April 2010
 October 2010 TBC