Twyford Wood in Lincolnshire, formerly RAF North Witham, will host a series of guided walks in June to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings. On the night of 5 June 1944, the site served as a launch point for US Army paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions.
Participants will tour the preserved runways and learn about the covert operations that preceded the Normandy invasion. These included low-altitude flights across the English Channel to establish radio beacons and visual signals for the main Allied forces.
The initiative is part of South Kesteven District Council’s Soldiers from the Sky project, focused on preserving and presenting the region’s wartime legacy. The location, now managed by Forestry England, provides a rare opportunity to engage with WWII military logistics on site.
The free, pre-booked walks take place on 5, 12, and 19 June, starting at 17:30 BST and lasting approximately two and a half hours.
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