Museums · East Midlands
RAF Scampton
In or near Aisthorpe.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Saxilby · 8.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
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
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Scampton
- Postcode
- LN1 2TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Established
- 1916
- Nearest railway station
- Saxilby — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Scampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Scampton?
- RAF Scampton is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN1 2TL), in the parish of Scampton.
- What is RAF Scampton?
- RAF Scampton — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Scampton?
- The nearest railway station is Saxilby, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN1 2TL.
- When was RAF Scampton built?
- Built or established in 1916.
- Who owns RAF Scampton?
- RAF Scampton is owned by Royal Air Force.
- How do I get to RAF Scampton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN1 2TL. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.