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Museums · East of England

RAF Bawdsey

RAF Bawdsey — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

Sea wall below Bawdsey Manor - geograph.org.uk - 2346596

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

RAF Bawdsey 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 Bawdsey is a museum located in the East of England. It is situated on the site of the former RAF Bawdsey, which played a significant role in the development of radar technology during World War II. The museum showcases the history of the station and its contributions to aviation and defence.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9922, 1.4028
Address
| nearest_town = Felixstowe, Suffolk
Established
1936
Official site
www.bawdseyradar.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Bawdsey?
RAF Bawdsey is in East of England, United Kingdom.
When was RAF Bawdsey built?
Built or established in 1936.
Who owns RAF Bawdsey?
RAF Bawdsey is owned by Royal Air Force.