Museums · London
RAF Henlow
RAF Henlow — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jeff Tomlinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Henlow is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
RAF Henlow is a museum located in London. It focuses on the history and heritage of the Royal Air Force, showcasing various exhibits related to aviation and military history. The site offers insights into the development of air power and its significance in British military operations.
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Background
History
Henlow was chosen as a military aircraft repair depot in 1917 and was built by MacAlpine during 1918. Four Belfast Hangars were built and are now listed buildings. Henlow Camp, a civilian settlement, grew up around the base at that time. Originally a repair depot for aircraft from the Western Front, the Station officially opened on 18 May 1918 when Lt Col Robert Francis Stapleton-Cotton arrived with a party of 40 airmen from Farnborough. In May 1920, RAF Henlow became the first parachute testing centre and was later joined by another parachute unit from RAF Northolt. Parachute testing was undertaken with Vimy aircraft and parachutists hanging off the wings and allowing the chute to deploy…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0156, -0.3033
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Henlow
- Postcode
- SG16 6EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Established
- 1918
- Official site
- www.raf.mod.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Henlow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Henlow?
- RAF Henlow is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG16 6EB), in the parish of Henlow.
- When was RAF Henlow built?
- Built or established in 1918.
- Who owns RAF Henlow?
- RAF Henlow is owned by Royal Air Force.
- How do I get to RAF Henlow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG16 6EB. It sits within the Hitchin parliamentary constituency.