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Old 18th May 2018, 15:12
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Exrigger
 
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Originally Posted by camelspyyder
Re: Petwood Hotel.

I don't believe 617 were located at Woodhall until 1944, although every reference to this in the village is understandably very vague - what with their tourist trade being based largely around "The Home of the Dambuster's" lore that has sprung up since.
You learn something new everyday here, I had made some assumptions from staying at the Petwood over the years, and I know what you mean about being vague, some links:

https://www.petwood.co.uk/about/history

07. Petwood Hotel ? Woodhall Spa Community Website

Woodhall Spa Airfield History - BCAR.org.uk
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