Mishap at Lincolnshire bombing range.

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That was the basis of the Squadron song for many years!

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The Prussian Queen pub is in Theddlethorpe St. Helens, and about i.5 miles from the coast.
The range being used at the time was Theddlethorpe - the target being a platform (lit at night) situated between the high & low tide marks.
The orders were to offset from the target, to avoid constant repairs to the mainly wooden structure
When you think about it, 1.5 miles is a pretty good offset!!