Wattisham Airfield Museum - Wattisham

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Wattisham Airfield Museum opened in 1991 and is houses in the original station chapel, built by the usaaf in 1943. The museum exhibits an extensive photographic record depicting the history of the station from its construction up to the present day. There is a fine display of models, artefacts and memorabilia from the squadrons based at Wattisham through the years. The museum is free by appointment with donations welcome.

Wattisham Airfield Museum makes a fascinating day out to fully appreciate all that is on exhibit here. In January 2005 two Apache ah1 Attack Helicopters were delivered to Wattisham. The Apache is a helicopter capable of carrying an awesome weapons payload, along with the Longbow radar targeting system. This system is able to detect, classify and prioritise targets. The Apache is powered by two Rolls Royce rtm322 engines. A new service centre was opened at Wattisham in November 2006 to maintain and service all UK Apache ah1 helicopters. The RAF still maintains a presence at Wattisham when b Flight, 22 Squadron moved to Wattisham in June 1994 from RAF Manston The Squadron is equipped with 2 Sea King Mk 111 helicopters in the Search & Rescue role.