Museums · East Midlands
RAF Scampton
RAF Scampton — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — 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
About
RAF Scampton is a museum in england-east-midlands, 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 Scampton is a museum located in the East Midlands. It was the home of the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron, known for its role in the Dambuster raids during World War II. The site is significant for its historical military aviation heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3078, -0.5508
- Address
- Scampton, Lincolnshire
- Established
- 1916
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Scampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Scampton?
- RAF Scampton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- When was RAF Scampton built?
- Built or established in 1916.
- Who owns RAF Scampton?
- RAF Scampton is owned by Royal Air Force.