British Army Use
In 1966, control of Kirton in Lindsey was transferred to the Royal Artillery and was renamed "Rapier Barracks".
Due to the Royal Artillery association, the Army Cadet Force detachment which is housed there has the Royal Artillery cap badge.
Read more about this topic: RAF Kirton In Lindsey
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