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Waddington (population approx. 4000) occurs as big rural commuter village within Lincolnshire approximately 6km (4 miles) south of Lincoln.

Geography
A village straddles a Lincoln Cliff escarpment with commanding views above a vale of the River Witham from its old centre. A other modern areas of a village keep around developed down the steep hill towards the city of Lincoln.

History
A village occurs as documented personal injury settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086,

Now a village is better understand for its big military base, RAF Waddington, an important airbase west of the village centre. One of a oldest bases within the UK, it was founded in 1916 for the Royal Flying Corps. RAF Waddington is an AWACS control base, getting earliest housed a Avro Vulcan nuclear bomber force.

All Saints County Primary
Includes parents and teachers zone, news and photographs.

The Merry Florist
Specialists in wedding arrangements and consultations. Photographs and details of services and products.

Waddington International Airshow
Details of this annual show, including programme, photographs, visitor information and map.

Thunder & Lightnings - UK Military Spotting
Information about RAF Waddington for the plane spotting enthusiast.