RAF Spitalgate - Oxfords
Thank you Fredjhh.
Thanks to this forum, I am gradually putting these pieces of my jigsaw together. Since yesterday, I have realised that I have actually been to this base, which is located on the outskirts of Grantham. I accompanied some children from my school there on special sports day that was arranged by HM Forces. I never considered at the time that I was covering territory that was familiar to my Mother and her first husband. Although I was aware that Derek Olver had died in flight somewhere near Grantham: I did not connect this base, which is currently home to the Territorial Army with the RAF. As a foreigner, my local knowledge of Lincolnshire leaves a lot to be desired. However, with the generous assistance of the contributors to this site, it is improving.