Station 146 Control Tower Museum

Key Facts

The 448th Bomb Group operated from Seething with B-24 Liberators in World War 2. Situated in the restored control tower here is a museum dedicated to the history of the airfield and the surrounding area.

East of the B1332, north of Bungay. Follow signs for Seething Industrial Estate from the B1331, or signs for Mundhall and Sisland from the A146 Loddon bypass. Access from the Thwaite St Mary road to the south of the aerodrome. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Open first Sunday of the month, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, May to October.

Free admission.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop.

Station 146 Control Tower Museum, 18 Park Close, Thurton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AU. Tel: 01508 480635.

Muckleburgh Collection

Harrier GR.3 XZ968 (photo, Dan Lord)

Key Facts

The Muckleburgh Collection comprises a large number of military vehicles, many of which are in full working order. The Meteor is on loan from the Imperial War Museum. Further displays include the Royal Flying Corps and the modern armed forces. Several aero engines and missiles are on show. Live tank demonstrations take place every Sunday, and daily during the summer season.

At Weybourne Camp, off the A149 west of Cromer, 3 miles west of Sheringham, Norfolk. Well signposted. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, 1 April to 28 October.

See official website for details.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.

V-1 replica (photo, Dan Lord)	Meteor front view (photo, Dan Lord)
Harrier front view (photo, Dan Lord)	Meteor NF.11 WD686 (photo, Dan Lord)

Muckleburgh Collection, Weybourne Camp, Weybourne, Norfolk, NR25 7EG. Tel: 01263 588210, Fax: 01263 588425. website: Muckleburgh Collection

Stuart tank (photo, Dan Lord)	Sherman tank (photo, Dan Lord)
T-34 tank (photo, Dan Lord)	White half-track (photo, Dan Lord)

City of Norwich Aviation Museum

Key Facts

The City of Norwich Aviation Museum is located at the edge of Norwich Airport, allowing viewing of airport activity. The internal displays trace the history of aviation in Norfolk, particularly at RAF Horsham St Faith and in the Norwich area. One hall is devoted to the work of 100 Group, RAF Bomber Command, the radio countermeasures unit and the presence of the USAAF 8th Air Force in East Anglia during World War Two.

In Horsham St Faith village, 3 miles north of Norwich. Signposted off the A140 Norwich-Cromer road. No access from Norwich Airport. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

April 1 – October 31: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday & Bank Holidays 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm; also every Monday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm during August; November 1 – March 31: Wednesday & Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sunday & Bank Holidays 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.
Closed between Christmas and New Year.

Admission:

See official site for details.

Amenities:

Picnic area, Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop.

Whirlwind HAR.10 XP355 (photo, Dan Lord)	T-33A 16718 (photo, Dan Lord)
Dassault Mystere IVA 121 (photo, Dan Lord)	Gloster Meteor F.8 WK654 (photo, Dan Lord)

* = Wings for ZF592 are from ZF589.
Notes: Javelin XH767 has moved to the Yorkshire Air Museum.

City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Old Norwich Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3JF. Tel: 01603 893080. Website: City of Norwich Aviation Museum.

Hunter F.6A XG172 (photo, Dan Lord)	Hunter F.51 ‘XF383′ (photo, Dan Lord)
Fokker F.27 G-BHMY (photo, Dan Lord)	Herald 211 G-ASKK (photo, Dan Lord)
Frazer Nash Gun Turret (photo, Andy McGuire)	Remains of P-51B Mustang (photo, Andy McGuire)
Lightning ZF 592 fuselage (photo, Andy McGuire)	Lightning ZF 592 nose (photo, Andy McGuire)
Vulcan XM612 nose (photo, Andy McGuire)	Vulcan pilots view (photo, Andy McGuire)

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

The Control Tower (photo, Rod Eime)

Key Facts

A museum dedicated to the USAAF’s famous ‘Bloody Hundredth’ Bomb Group of World War Two. Located in and around the restored control tower of the former bomber base, the museum tells the story of Thorpe Abbotts and portrays every-day life on an American bomber base. A D-4 link trainer is on display, while a B-24 tail turret is undergoing restoration. Special events and reunions are frequently staged.

At Thorpe Abbotts, off the A140 at Dickleburgh or signed north from the A143, east of Diss in Norfolk.
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Open Weekends and Bank Holidays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – March to October; May to September also open Wednesdays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm; Closed November to the end of February.

Free, donations appreciated.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Souvenir shop, Partial access for the disabled.

Entry Road (photo, Rod Eime)	View from the Tower (photo, Rod Eime)

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Common Road, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH. Tel: 01379 740708. website: 100th BG Memorial Museum