RAF / USAAF Rougham, 47th, 322nd & 94th BG (H), memorial
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RAF / USAAF Rougham, 47th, 322nd & 94th BG (H), memorial
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 14 Dec 2019
It was built during 1941 and 1942 with three intersecting concrete runways. The main runway of 2,000 yards was aligned approximately E–W. It saw extensive use during the Second World War. The old technical site has been developed into the Rougham Industrial Estate. The T2 hangars are still in use, for storage. The control tower, used for many years as a private dwelling, has now been restored and is used as a museum. Around the semi circular enclosure are 41 plaques, each with a memorial to either a crew, an individual or group of individuals, or a section
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Image Location
Latitude
52.242914
Longitude
0.769925