Thanks Twin Otter for answering a query.
In 1965-6 I lived in the AMQ at RAF Manby . I can remember seeing the Lancaster fuselage section being used for building work outside the main gates. I can remember peering inside it was in very good condition and used as a bad weather shelter and tool store. I presume the owner was Peter Pumfrey and always wondered how it survived.
Pleased to have been of assistance! 🙂
Likewise you’ve added to my knowledge on the fuselage section, the story always told at Newark is that it had been used as a garden shed; however your description seems much more fitting.
Have you downloaded the East Lindsey Aviation Trail? It features Manby and the fuselage is mentioned – if not I would be able to email you a PDF file if you PM me a working email address!
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