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RAF Anderby Creek


Anderby Creek is a hamlet in Lincolnshire, England; part of the parish of Anderby. It is on the North Sea coast, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Chapel St Leonards. It is in the civil parish of Anderby.

One of the more unusual tourist attractions on the Lincolnshire coast is the Cloud Bar at Anderby Creek. This, the world's first official cloud spotting area' was the work of Manchester artist Michael Trainor.

During World War II RAF Anderby Creek was home to the first battle training school of the Royal Air Force Regiment. there was also a searchlight battery.

There is archaeological evidence of a medieval harbour on the original creek, before it was canalised.

Coordinates: 53°15′34″N 0°19′25″E / 53.25944°N 0.32361°E / 53.25944; 0.32361



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