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OPERATION CHASTISE

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On the 16/17th May 2022 the Lincoln Short Wave Club operated a Special Event Station GB5DAM in memory of the Air Crew and German civilians killed during the now famous 617 Squadron’s raid on the great Ruhr dams of Germany   On the16th/17th May 1943 19 Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron RAF took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire armed with the now famous Bouncing Bomb invented by Barnes Wallis. The raid was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC The aircraft took off in three groups, Group One lead by Gibson took off in three waves of three aircraft … Continue reading →

A couple of jobs out of the way.

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A nice sunny morning at the club this morning Saturday 22/01/2022 and a few members on hand to do some jobs. We first of all located the army command tent, got it out and checked it over ready for the first SES of the year GB6IBC at the international bomber command centre. As well as sorting out a few other bits ready for the day while the weather was so nice to work outside. 80 years of the Lancaster Bomber- Lincoln Shortwave Radio Club Family Day – International Bomber Command Centre (internationalbcc.co.uk) Then we put up a 12m spider beam … Continue reading →

Christmas Social Evening

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There was a reasonable turnout for the Christmas Social evening with 17 guests enjoying the seasonal quiz and buffet (supplied by Morrisons and Aldi)!!  I think they enjoyed the quiz although they found it hard; I got all the answers right so it couldn’t have been that hard!!  Well done to the members of the winning team: Graham M1DHV & Sandra and Bob G3VEV & Rosemary.  It’s all over, just a bit more clearing up to do.

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LSWC BBQ Night

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This Wednesday, 27th, saw the LSWC host another BBQ night. These are usually well attended and enjoyed by our members.   With Members arriving the BBQ was fired up and out came the burgers and sausages. We again must thank Pam, G4STO, for getting the food for the evening event and as always it was well enjoyed all round. I for one, was rather full up by the time all was eaten up. Especially when all the sausages and burgers were gone out came a selection of cakes for pudding. With a cooling breeze and the sun setting a select … Continue reading →

Surplus Equipment Sale

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The change of day and time was a disappointment to some of our regular visitors to the surplus equipment sales but it meant others could come, some on their way to the Spalding Rally. We had visitors from Newcastle, York, Hull, Mansfield and Grantham to name a few places; most visitors were able to pick up a bargain or two or got rid of some of their surplus. Below are a few photos from the day; sorry about the quality I really must invest in a new camera!!   Just to prove G4STO was actually at the sale; she looks … Continue reading →

FOUNDATION COURSE

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  Lincoln Short Wave Club is running a Foundation Course on Saturdays 21st and 28th July with the examination on Saturday 28th July at 1700 hours. Anyone interested in joining this course should contact Pam G4STO on or before the 7th July via the contact form on this website; Pam is at the club Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings by arrangement.

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