With Armed Forces Day fast approaching at the end of June, it was fitting that a group of our residents took a trip to the International Bomber Command Centre. The day was informative, nostalgic and for some emotional as they remembered times past.
The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a world-class facility that serves as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. Providing the most comprehensive record of the Command in the world, the IBCC ensures that generations to come can learn of the Command’s vital role in protecting the freedom people enjoy today.
Lincoln has been chosen for the site as it provides a central point for all 27 bases that earned Lincolnshire the title of ‘Bomber County’.
Lincoln’s Cathedral provided a landmark for crews both leaving and returning from missions and, for those who failed to return, the Cathedral was often their last image of home. The county housed over a third of all the WWII Bomber Command Stations, making it the ideal home for this commemoration of the bravery of the men of Bomber Command.
The whole day of our trip was bathed in sunshine, which allowed our party to enjoy the outdoor diplsays and peace garden as well as many of the fascinating exhibits inside the centre.
It was a day out that will not be forgotten, and many of our residents are hoping to go again.