The village of Lissett was home to a WWII airfield, and is just inland from the East Coast south of Bridlington. It was home to 158 Squadron, flying Halifax heavy bombers. The site has now been turned into a wind farm with each of the large turbine generators being named after one of the aeroplanes that operated from the base during wartime. The memorial for those air and ground crew who lost their lives during this time is situated on the edge of the site, adjacent to a local lane. It is a very haunting experience to drive around the bend and suddenly come face to face with the ghosts of a bomber crew returning from a raid. The lifesize memorial includes the names of all those lost from RAF Lissett which are etched into the metalwork. Also at the site is a wooden bench in memory of an Air Gunner from the Volunteer Reserve who flew from the airfield as part of the crew of 'Lili Marlene'.
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