International Bomber Command Centre

Great few hours here. We had it gifted to us from family. It included an organised tour of the site, the exhibition inside and an afternoon tea. The tour was very informative and thought provoking. The exhibition was small but everything explained. If this subject interests you then I would definitely recommend it

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Visited here as part of the Inspire 26 ride out. Fantastic place and really friendly staff. The guides are super knowledgable and it is well worth engaging with them. Very poignant to see the numbers lost and the very young age of most of them. An incredible responsibility on such young shoulders. If you are in the area well worth a visit. The Lancaster " On Freedoms Wings" is only a short drive away and worth a stop.

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I spent a full day at the IBCC in May and loved every minute of it. The modern building is a testament to excellent design with its position overlooking Lincoln Cathedral. A volunteer guided tour of the centre including the excellent gardens emphasised the history of RAF Bomber Command, and the significance of the 31m tall spire, as well as the monuments and the geopositioned lime trees. I enjoyed the cafeteria very much, and had the best ham, egg and chips ever! Attention to detail is a feature of the IBCC, with classic wartime music being played in the background, with the occasional sound of a Lancaster’s four engines to remind you of the aviation heritage of Bomber Command. So to the centrepiece of the centre, over two floors, the ground floor has two huge screens putting the role of Bomber Command in the context of World War Two. One memorable display involves seven digital display screens, allocated to each of the aircrew in a Lancaster. Their role in a bombing mission is recreated skilfully on screen. A timeline of a single bombing mission flows around the room, describing the acts that took place before, during and after a raid. Life sized video screens showed interviews given by actors dressed in character portraying their role, whether air crew, ground crew, or WAAF. The display of artefacts such as a log book, and a collection of musical instruments (!) was superb. Overall my visit was extremely uplifting and reminded me just how young so many of the air crew were who gave their lives for the greater good. A big thank you to the IBCC archivist Peter Jones, who gave so generously of his time to go through my late father’s log book, and ensured that it was digitised, adding to the excellent IBCC’s online archive. Put simply, a day I will never forget.

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We enjoyed our visit overall and appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Lincolnshire's aviation history. The grandchildren especially enjoyed dressing up in RAF uniforms, which was a highlight of the day. However, we were expecting to see a wider range of relics, artefacts, and objects representing the many air bases that operated across Lincolnshire during the 1940s. Given the county's significant role in wartime aviation history, we felt there could be more exhibits showcasing this heritage. We also feel that the photo opportunity for children dressing in RAF uniforms could be improved. While the experience itself was enjoyable, having photographs taken in the reception area did not provide the most authentic setting. A dedicated backdrop featuring a wartime airfield, aircraft, or RAF-themed scene would greatly enhance the experience and create more memorable photographs for visitors. Thank you for providing an enjoyable visit, and we hope these comments are helpful for future improvements.

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