Pillbox Type 22 at Grid Ref SK61872 36068

This is a partly rebuilt Second World War Type 22 pillbox, built in 1941, which originally served as part of the airfield defences of Tollerton Airfield and now functions as an aviation memorial. It is located approximately 15 meters west of the control tower and is one of 18 surviving pillboxes around the airfield.

The pillbox is constructed of red brick with concrete lintels and features a flat concrete roof. It is partly sunken, with steps leading down to the western entrance. The structure is hexagonal in shape, with embrasures facing east towards the airfield. Each embrasure has a stepped brick and concrete surface that would have acted as bullet stops.

There are nine plaques affixed to the walls, commemorating various aspects of the airfield's history. Three of the plaques are dedicated to the 12 Squadron, 44 Squadron, and 50 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. Two additional plaques note the airfield's former status as a satellite of RAF Syerston and RAF Newton. In 1991, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Air Training Corps, a plaque was dedicated by 2425 Squadron, ATC, in memory of all who served at Tollerton during World War II. The memorial also honors the No. 27 E and RFTS Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves from 1937 to 1945. A roll of honour lists the crew members who were killed or injured in the crash of Wellington W5365 at 12:20 hours on 8th February 1941.

No interior inspection was conducted due to waterlogging in the pillbox.