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RAF Air Defence Radar Museum

 

Experience the country’s only original Cold War Operations Room, which formed a critical link in the RAF’s Command and Control System in the years following WW2. A visit to the museum will give you a comprehensive insight into how Cold War air defence operations were carried out during those tense and dangerous times as the RAF faced the might of the Soviet Air Force and the ever-present threat of nuclear war.

The Museum is an award winning, volunteer run, visitor attraction that offers a fascinating and informative day out for the whole family.

Housed entirely in RAF buildings including the original hardened Grade 2* listed 1942 radar operations building, the Museum provided a unique window into the history of radar covering the period of WW2 to the Cold War.

The museum has over 20 exhibition rooms. We have talks in the Second World War room and the Cold War room. The times of the talks will be announced over the tannoy throughout the day. The talks bring to life how it was in WW2 and during the Cold War at Neatishead.


 

RAF Air Defence Radar Museum

Birds Lane,

Neatishead,

Norfolk, NR12 8YB

Tel: 01692 631485

Website

 



(click map for directions)

Opening times:

 

April to October

Tues to Sat - 10am - 5pm

 

Open all Bank Holiday Mondays.


Admission Prices:

 

Adults - £14.00

Concessions - £12.00

Students - £6.00

Child - £6.00

 

*Organised Group visits must pre-book with the manager.


Amenities:

 

Cafe serving light snacks and drinks

Toilets

On-site parking

Disabled Access - please note that due to being housed in the original 1942 building some areas are not accessible to those with mobility issues, please get in touch to discuss your needs before visiting


Aircraft exhibits:

 

Tornado F3 cockpit
Jaguar cockpit
AI23 radar from Lightning fighter
Propellor from SE5a

other exhibits:

Hippo Type 14 mobile radar
Bloodhound SAM with Type 86 radar and launch control point Rapier SAM
S600 radar
Type 95 radar

Model aircraft and radar systems
Uniforms and Personal Effects
Family activties


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