Although called RAF Wainfleet as the original control site was situated at Wainfleet St.Mary, it was moved and is now incorporated into the control tower site situated at Friskney. The tower itself houses two quads -2 & 3 - which are situated in the protrusion directly below the balcony and are ideal for marking on targets 2,3 &4. Target 4 can also be illuminated by laser from quad 2. The site sits amidst fields of arable farmland but a number of cattle can quite often be seen roaming along the forward sea defence. It's an idyllic location in the summer but a little barren in the winter!
Quad 5 is now out of use and this photograph is taken from the approach road which is still used to gain access to the range. Note the two hulks in the background which are targets 2 (right) and 3.
This tower has been the mistaken for the strafe and dive circle targets on a number of occasions (not by the RAF) which led to a hasty retreat by the occupant at the time!
Quad 5 from quad 6.
Quad 6 was the first to be withdrawn from use as it came within the danger area for certain types of weapon dropped at the range. Every new weapon type being dropped at the range requires a comprehensive review of safety procedures, especially relating to the danger area created by possible debris dispersal.