RAF Flying Training Command Use
In May 1943, the station was transferred back to RAF control for use as a Fighter Operational Training Unit with Spitfires of 53 OTU from Llandow, Caistor and Hibaldstow used as satellite airfields. Kirton in Lindsey remained a front-line RAF base during the Cold War and afterwards, with the following units assigned:
- 05/46 to /48, No.7 Service Flying Training School with Oxfords from Sutton Bridge, moved to Cottesmore.
- 48 to /52, Used by non-flying RAF Training Schools.
- 52 to /57, No.2 ITS (later renamed No.1 ITS) with Tiger Moths.
- 57 to /60, Airfield closed and on Care and Maintenance.
- 60 to 12/65, Reopened with 7 School of Technical Training and a Gliding School.
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