Wroughton Airfield [5]
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Wroughton Airfield [5] by Michael Dibb as part of the Geograph project.
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Wroughton Airfield [5]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 5 Aug 2016
The airfield opened in 1940 and the 545 acre site was acquired by the Science Museum in 1979. It is used for large object storage, there are many exhibits such as cars, trains, planes, and hovercraft. The Museum's library is also on the site. Other businesses are on the airfield like this indoor karting company using the hangar seen to the side of the sign.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.509924
Longitude
-1.791737