The MHAS Control Tower Museum displays; show an operational
airfield spanning almost 50 years. Prior to the formation of
the RAF the airfield was operated by the "Royal Flying Corps".
Between WW1 and WW2 it was the "Aeroplane & Armaments
Experimental Establishment" (A. & A.E.E.). During 1940 it was
part of 11 Group and took part in the "Battle of Britain". In
1943 the USAAF 8th Airforce '356th Fighter Group' took up
residence alongside the RAF.
After WW2 ended, RAF Martlesham Heath took part in 'Blind
Landing Experiments' and was home to the 'Bomb Ballistic Unit'
testing Atomic Bomb casings.
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