RAF Binbrook, located in Brookenby, Lincolnshire, was established in 1940 as a Royal Air Force station during World War II. The base played a crucial role in the conflict, hosting various squadrons of bomber aircraft, including Wellingtons and Lancasters. After the war, it transitioned to a fighter base, eventually becoming home to English Electric Lightning interceptors until its closure in 1988.

The site has gained notoriety for its reported paranormal activity. One of the most famous ghost stories associated with RAF Binbrook involves a Australian pilot named Sergeant William Sinclair. In 1942, Sinclair was part of a Wellington bomber crew that crashed on approach to the airfield, killing all onboard. Since then, numerous sightings of a ghostly airman matching Sinclair’s description have been reported around the base, particularly near the old control tower.

Another recurring phenomenon is the appearance of phantom aircraft. Witnesses have described seeing and hearing World War II-era planes taxiing on the runways or flying overhead, only for them to vanish inexplicably. Some accounts mention the sounds of bomber engines roaring to life in empty hangars.

The officers’ mess has been a focal point for paranormal experiences, with staff and visitors reporting unexplained footsteps, doors opening and closing on their own, and items being moved by unseen forces. Cold spots and feelings of being watched are commonly reported throughout the base.

In the married quarters area, residents have reported seeing the apparition of a young boy, believed to be the spirit of a child who died in a tragic accident on the base during its operational years.