1940s Tea Dance
Travel back in time for a unique tea dance at Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum!
Location
Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum, The Control Tower, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7QB
Telephone
07931 971771- Next Event
- 6th July 2:00pm
- Event Finishes
- 6th July 8:30pm
About this event
Get your dancing shoes on and join us for some great music, food and more!
Music
Military Vehicles & Re-Enactors
Food & Light Refreshments available from the BBQ and TEAROOM
1940's Dress Optional
Child & Dog friendly
All monies raised go towards the upkeep of the Museum, it's history and memories, and the grounds.
As this is an outside event, and dependent on the weather, please be aware that it could be cancelled at short notice!
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About the Venue
Award-winning Museum dedicated to preserving the memory of all who served with the 8th USAAF at RAF Bury St Edmunds during WW2, housed in the original control tower and other period buildings.
Uncover the history of the men and women who served here and how they fit into the story of The Mighty Eighth that will be told in a new 9-part Apple TV+ series Masters of The Air, starring Austin Butler in January 2024.
Bury St Edmunds was home for thousands of American airmen and women during WWII and a visit to Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum is like taking a trip back in time. Full of artefacts, maps, photo's, aircraft relics and memorabilia. Friendly guided tours and a welcoming Vintage Tea Room with home made cakes and refreshments.
RAF Bury St Edmunds, now Rougham Airfield and known in WWII by the USAAF as Station 468, not only welcomed 3,000 GIs during WWII but the Glenn Miller Orchestra, legendary comedian Bob Hope and Hollywood movie star Clark Gable, who all visited to entertain the troops.
It was home for the 94th Bomb Group (and for a shorter time the 322nd and 47th Bomb Groups) of the USAAF 8th Airforce, whose contribution to the Allies’ strategic bombing offensive helped turn the tide of war against the Nazis and free occupied Europe.
The 94th Bomb Group flew the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress as part of the Eighth Air Force's strategic bombing campaign and served chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization throughout the war.
Come along and delve into the history of this fascinating period of time.
Discover more about the airbase in our Masters of the Air Guide.
Opening Hours
Free entry and open every Sunday, 10am till 4pm from April to October.
2024 opening dates:
Sunday 31 March - mid October
Visits outside of the season are available all year round by appointment.
The Museum is also available for hire for larger groups/parties, lectures etc.
In 2023, Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum won an Acquisition International Business Excellence Award for Best Historical Aviation Institution.
