Museums · East of England
RAF Bury St Edmunds
In or near Great Whelnetham.
RAF Bury St Edmunds — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
John Goldsmith — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston · 3.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds is a museum located in the East of England. It focuses on the history of the Royal Air Force and its operations, particularly during World War II. The site provides insights into military aviation and the role of the RAF in national defence.
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Background
History
It was built during 1941 and 1942 with three intersecting concrete runways. The main runway of 2,000 yards was aligned approximately E–W. It saw extensive use during the Second World War. The following units were here at some point:
Visiting
With the end of military control, Bury St Edmunds airfield's concreted areas were broken up, with most of the site being returned to agriculture. The old technical site has been developed into the Rougham Industrial Estate. The T2 hangars are still in use for storage. The control tower, used for many years as a private dwelling, has been restored and is operated as an aviation museum dedicated to the 94th bomb group. The museum is open to the public every Sunday from Easter until October, with free admission. The museum site is also home to the Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society BSEARS radio club. The airfield was closed in June 2023.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2442, 0.7622
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Bury St Edmunds
- Postcode
- IP32 7QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Established
- 1941
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Bury St Edmunds (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Bury St Edmunds?
- RAF Bury St Edmunds is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP32 7QB), in the parish of Bury St Edmunds.
- What is RAF Bury St Edmunds?
- RAF Bury St Edmunds — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Bury St Edmunds?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP32 7QB.
- When was RAF Bury St Edmunds built?
- Built or established in 1941.
- Who owns RAF Bury St Edmunds?
- RAF Bury St Edmunds is owned by | controlledby = Royal Air Force<br />United States Army Air Forces.
- How do I get to RAF Bury St Edmunds?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP32 7QB.