What was the Hastings that soldiered on at Scampton until 1977 actually used for?
Training on the NBS for the V force. This was originally done at Lindholme, BCBS (Bomber Command Bombing School), firstly on Lincolns and then on Hastings. When Lindholme closed the remaining Hastings became part of 230 OCU.
Ah TG 536 - 2 hours 40 on 9 Oct 1973 - Scampton - Finningley, Brize and back to Scampton