The RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre tells the history and stories of North Norfolks only USAF atomic base.
Once the largest and most strategically important American airbase, home to 10,000 personnel.
For over a decade it was the atomic deterrent against the Soviet Union.
Please use the menu button in the top left to Navigate the site for more information about our Heritage Centre.
Once the largest and most strategically important American airbase, home to 10,000 personnel.
For over a decade it was the atomic deterrent against the Soviet Union.
Please use the menu button in the top left to Navigate the site for more information about our Heritage Centre.
The Centre relives the 50 year history of RAF Sculthorpe from WW2 special operations. The first Overflights over the Soviet Union, Operation Jiu Jitsu.
The "Atomic" incident in 1958.
Closure and reopening under the 48th Fighter wing.
The "Flintlock" training years.
We also have many pictures, books, items, uniforms all connected to Sculthorpe.
An excellent selection of model aircraft and a dress up area for the kids.
The "Atomic" incident in 1958.
Closure and reopening under the 48th Fighter wing.
The "Flintlock" training years.
We also have many pictures, books, items, uniforms all connected to Sculthorpe.
An excellent selection of model aircraft and a dress up area for the kids.
Our latest exhibit is a long range pilot seat made by the Weber Corp in 1952.
The seat was fitted to a KC 97 Cargo/refueler.
Its in great shape! and it will feature in our Heritage Centre and you will be able to try our pilot flying suit on!
The seat was fitted to a KC 97 Cargo/refueler.
Its in great shape! and it will feature in our Heritage Centre and you will be able to try our pilot flying suit on!
You can find us at the Green Park Rural Centre, Chapel Street, Wicken Green, NR21 7RR.
We are open on the first sunday of the month from February to November.
11.00 -16.00.
Entry is free of charge, but donations are very welcome to help us preserve Sculthorpes History.
The Centre provides a bar with teas and coffee( additional charge)
Why not checkout our Facebook Page RAF Sculthorpe The Forgotten Cold War Base.
We are able to open for private viewings, but must be arranged prior to any visit.
We are open on the first sunday of the month from February to November.
11.00 -16.00.
Entry is free of charge, but donations are very welcome to help us preserve Sculthorpes History.
The Centre provides a bar with teas and coffee( additional charge)
Why not checkout our Facebook Page RAF Sculthorpe The Forgotten Cold War Base.
We are able to open for private viewings, but must be arranged prior to any visit.
RAF SCULTHORPE HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAYS.
Due to the current worldwide health concerns, we have made the difficult decision to suspend any open day until further notice.
Its not what we want, but feel its the correct decision.
Please do browse our website and check out our Facebook page.
Stay safe everyone and see you all soon.
Due to the current worldwide health concerns, we have made the difficult decision to suspend any open day until further notice.
Its not what we want, but feel its the correct decision.
Please do browse our website and check out our Facebook page.
Stay safe everyone and see you all soon.
