Museums · East of England
RAF Martlesham Heath
RAF Martlesham Heath — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Martlesham Heath is a museum in england-east, 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 Martlesham Heath is a museum located in the East of England. It is dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force, showcasing significant developments and contributions made at this former airfield. The site offers insights into the technological advancements in aviation and the role of the RAF throughout its operational history.
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Background
Visiting
With the end of military control, Martlesham Heath has now become an industrial and dormitory satellite of Ipswich and the four prewar hangars and technical site buildings are now used for light industry and storage. Nearby, on the old RAF parade ground, stands a memorial erected to the memory of those members of the 356th Fighter Group who lost their lives in World War II. Part of the site of the airfield now contains the main headquarters building of the Suffolk Constabulary. The control tower from the airfield is maintained as a museum. In July 2017, a commemorative stone was unveiled on the village green outside the Douglas Bader public house. During the event, a Hurricane and Spitfire…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0580, 1.2660
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Martlesham
- Postcode
- IP5 3UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1917
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Martlesham Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Martlesham Heath?
- RAF Martlesham Heath is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP5 3UU), in the parish of Martlesham.
- When was RAF Martlesham Heath built?
- Built or established in 1917.
- Who owns RAF Martlesham Heath?
- RAF Martlesham Heath is owned by Royal Flying Corps<br />Royal Air Force<br />United States Army Air Forces.
- How do I get to RAF Martlesham Heath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP5 3UU. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.