If I remember correctly, the staff at the range explained the island as a construction experiment dating back to when there was a plan to possibly dam part of the Wash?

More info on Holbeach range can be found HERE

Latest update is both the Spitfire & Buchon/109 are now planning to land at East Kirkby, subject to weather etc. Originally there was a chance one, or both, would recover into Coningsby.

The Lancaster will taxi at 13:30 and 16:00 with Spitfire/Buchon dogfight around 14:30

In connection with this regretable incident I have been asked to post the following statement from the management of the museum:

The Spitfire is run as a separate enterprise to the Museum and is owned by Maurice Bayliss. The Spitfire does fly and it is very strictly controlled as to who can be around it. There are no excuses for the Majors behaviour but I hope that they don’t view it to be the opinion/manner of the Lincs Aviation Heritage Centre as he has nothing to do with us.

Kind Regards,
Andrew Panton
Lincs Aviation Heritage Centre

I’ve spent a lot of time at East Kirkby over the summer months (working on a couple of photographic projects) and I can vouch for the conduct of all of the museum’s staff, they’re always friendly and courteous – its just a shame this character has marred your visit.