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Wind Turbine, Lowestoft
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MARTLESHAM HEATH
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Control Tower Museum
In 1916 the Armament Experimental Flight
moved to the East Coast, along with the Wiltshire based Aircraft
Testing Flight. Commissioned in January 1917 the new aerodrome
commenced work as the Aircraft Testing Flight. After World War
I both military and civil aircraft were tested there.
During World War II it played a major part in securing England's
East Coast and many famous pilots were stationed there including
Douglas Bader. The Control tower has been refurbished by members
of the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society.
Facilities: Free car parking. PLEASE NOTE: No provision for
wheelchairs.
Note: Open Sundays Only - from the first Sunday in April until
the last Sunday in October, 2pm-4.30pm.
Parker's Place, Martlesham Heath. (On the A12 at the Tesco
roundabut take Martlesham Heath exit onto Eagleway, 3rd turning
on right into Parker's Place). Tel: 01473 624510 or 435104.
Admission: FREE.
NEWMARKET
National Horseracing Museum
This is the story of horse-racing, the people,
the events and even the scandals. See items associated with
heroes of the sport including Red Rum, Frankie Dettori and Lester
Piggott. You can even get hands-on with a chance to try out
a horse simulator
Facilities: Licensed café, gift shop and garden.
99 High Street, Newmarket.
Tel: 01638 667333. Website.
Admission: CHARGE.
PARHAM
Parham Airfield Museum
The 390th Bombardment Group Memorial Air
Museum in an original World War II Control Tower. Recovered
aircraft engines, parts of allied and axis aircraft, uniforms,
photographs, combat records and memorabilia. Plus the Museum
of the British Resistance organisation the only museum in the
UK dedicated to the Auxiliary Units, an underground resistance
network set up to counter the invasion threat in 1940.
Facilities: Souvenir shop, refreshments, picnic area, toilets.
Parham Airfield, Parham.
Tel: 01473 711275.
Admission: FREE. |
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