207 Squadron
Station: Spilsby, Bottesford, RAF WaddingtonMemorials: 6Crew recorded: 27
Squadron Association: www.207squadron.rafinfo.org.uk↗
Memorial Locations
Memorials (6)
Avro Lancaster DV361
Lyveden, East Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire
1943-12-22
Lancaster
DV361
Avro Lancaster ND556
East Kirkby, East Lindsey · Lincolnshire
1944-05-04
Lancaster
ND556
1 crew
Avro Lancaster R5694
Eaton, Melton · Leicestershire
1942-11-25
Lancaster
R5694
Brigstock Lancaster Memorial
Brigstock, Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire
1943-12-22
Lancaster
DV361
6 crew
Holmpton L.7523 Memorial
Holmpton, East Riding of Yorkshire · East Riding of Yorkshire
1942-01-14
Avro Manchester L.7523
L7523
11 crew
Wollaston Manchester Memorial
Wollaston, Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire
1941-06-22
Avro Manchester
L7314
9 crew
Aircraft Types
Lancaster, Avro Manchester L.7523, Avro Manchester
Squadron History
No. 207 Squadron RAF flew Lancaster bombers as part of 5 Group, Bomber Command. The squadron is particularly associated with RAF Spilsby in Lincolnshire, where it was based from October 1943 until disbandment. During its time at Spilsby, the squadron flew 540 operations, losing 154 crews and with 511 men killed — 104 of whom have no known grave. The primary memorial to the squadron is a plaque in All Saints Church, Great Steeping, Lincolnshire, dedicated on 8 May 1992, recording all 511 names.
540
Operations
154
Aircraft lost
511
Killed
Squadron history sourced from 207 Squadron RAF Association. All content is attributed to the original authors and used with respect for their research.