an engine explosion at 4000 ft on a patrol sortie from Kirton in Lindsey. Crew baled out with minor injury. 14 June 1941. Hampden AE129 of 44 Sqn crashed on eastern Nocton Fen on approach to Waddington returning from a mining operation, killing all four crew. 10 September 1941. Wellington X9872 of 25 OTU from Finningley hit farm buildings on Nocton Delph mile from the River Witham, killing all six crew. 1 October 1943. Halifax DG275 of 1660 HCU span into the ground at Nocton Washway close to the River Witham following loss of control during a training flight from Swinderby, killing all nine crew. Geography Nocton is situated 7 miles south-east of Lincoln on the B1202 road just east of its junction with the B1188 (Sleaford Road). The civil parish boundaries also cover Wasps Nest and Nocton Top Cottages. The parish measures 7.3 miles from west to east and is approximately 1 mile from north to south across its entire extent. The next settlement to the north is Potterhanworth (1.2 miles) and to the south Dunston (1 miles). The next settlements adjacent to the civil parish to the west and east are Harmston and Bardney. Community The community owned and operated Nocton Hub replaced the previous village hall in 2020 and is in the centre of the village to the west of Main Street. The Hub includes an events hall, meeting room and lounge area. The Ripon Arms, a volunteer-run club formerly known as the 'Nocton Club', operates from the Nocton Hub lounge five days a week and also host live entertainment and special events. There are a number of small businesses in the village including a small post office and the Cottage Care Home. The village also has its own cricket club and pitch. The Nocton Community Primary School, built 1869 and designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, is a small Grade II listed school in the heart of the village, next to the village green, that is part of the Spires Federation of Schools. It includes a large playing field in the centre of the village to the east of Main Street. Much of the village is subject to Conservation Area status, with many Grade II and Sensitive properties. On 28 May 2007 Nocton Village Trail was opened by Douglas Hogg MP. The trail is a guided history walk around the village with displays of village artwork