Welcome to RAF Waddington (IATA: WTN, ICAO: EGXW) in Lincolnshire is one of the RAF’s busiest Stations as the hub of UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) and the main operating base for airborne intelligence aircraft and systems.
Air ISTAR is the RAF’s eyes and ears in the sky and provides British and NATO military commanders with critical information about activity on the ground, in the air, and at sea.
The Air Warfare Centre at RAF Waddington provides timely and contextual integrated mission support to front line commanders.
The Air Battlespace Training Centre also prepares Service Personnel through demanding and immersive training scenarios across land, sea, and air.
| Date | From To | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Duration | |
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| 01MAY26 2257Z |
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RC-135W Rivet Joint - ZZ | -462 ft/m | 3813 nm | 09:22 | |
| 01MAY26 1245Z |
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RC-135W Rivet Joint - ZZ | -412 ft/m | 779 nm | 02:21 | |
| 28APR26 2116Z |
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RC-135W Rivet Joint - ZZ | -542 ft/m | 2082 nm | 05:32 | |
| 27APR26 1606Z |
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RC-135W Rivet Joint - ZZ | -104 ft/m | 1613 nm | 04:25 | |
| 03APR26 1551Z |
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Beech Shadow R.MK.1 ZZ41 | -30 ft/m | 128 nm | 00:35 | |
| 03APR26 1137Z |
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Beech Shadow R.MK.1 ZZ41 | -60 ft/m | 442 nm | 01:44 | |
| 31MAR26 1404Z |
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Beech Shadow R.MK.1 ZZ41 | -120 ft/m | 755 nm | 02:48 |