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Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc Control Tower Museum

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Original World war II control tower built in 1942. The museum depicts the history of this famous airfield 1917-1979.

It was the testing station for all aircraft pre-war. It was also an important Battle of Britain base. It is now home to U.S.A.A.F 356FG 1943-1945. Post war, blind landings and bomb ballistic tests took place at this site.
Opening Hours
Apr - Sept: Suns 1400-1630. Groups at other times by arrangement.
Closing Day(s)
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Contact

Mr Bailey
Control Tower Museum
Off Parkers Place
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP5 3QR
Great Britain


Tel: +44 (0)1473 624510
Tel: +44 (0)1473 435104
E-Mail: martleshamtower@hotmail.com

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