RAF Goxhill

​​The airfield was built for use by Bomber Command, although the runways were shorter than at similar airfields. There were three hangars on the site to which another four smaller hangars were added a later on. Temporary accommodation was provided for 1,709 personnel of all ranks who served here. Though the wooden barracks were later replaced by metal prefabricated buildings, facilities at Goxhill left a lot to be desired. In addition, its location was too close to the air defences of Hull which prevented the airfield from actually being used as a bomber airfield.

​In June 1942, the airfield was handed to the US 8th Army Air Force, and became known as Station 345. It is said the American forces referred to the station as ‘Goat Hill’ due to the local pronunciation of ‘Goxhill’. The airfield was used as a training airfield for American aircrews deployed to European operations. 

​The airfield was transferred back to the RAF in January 1945. 

​There is a memorial on Horsegate Field Road close to the junction with Ruards Lane, where you can also see remains of the old runway and perimeter tracks. On Ruards Lane is a pillbox that was placed there as part of the defences of the airfield. The runways are now on private land. A local fishery can be found on the site of one of the former runways. 

​More information can be gained from Aviation Heritage Lincoln.