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Langar RAF Base Ghost

Former RAF base, Langar, Nottinghamshire Apparition World War II

The abandoned RAF base at Langar has a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in Nottinghamshire. It's said that a ghostly guard patrols the site, and his appearances have been reported by multiple people over the years. In 1978, a witness watched as a man in a uniform walked down a set of steps, smiled at them, and then disappeared through a wall. This sighting was just the beginning of a series of bizarre events that would leave many wondering if the base was indeed haunted.

Historically, the RAF base at Langar was an important military installation during World War II. After the war, it was decommissioned and left to decay. However, it seems that some former occupants haven't left. A business director who operated from the base reported two separate incidents in 1983 where he thought he'd hit a uniformed man with his car. Each time, he stopped to check for injuries but found nothing. These sightings, along with the 1978 report, suggest that the ghostly guard may be trying to communicate or reliving a past event.

Historical Context

The RAF base at Langar was operational during World War II and later decommissioned.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former RAF Base
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1973 and 1983
Postcode Area
NG18

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