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Rougham Airfield is situated a couple of miles east of Bury St Edmunds, UK and was home to the USAAF 322nd and 94th Bomb Groups during the Second World War. This airfield is one of the few wartime bases to retain its Control Tower into current times.

The airfield was constructed in 1941/42 and had two T2-type hangars, a technical site and living accommodation for 3000 personnel. It became officially Station 468.

The Tower will be open to the public every Sunday from the first Sunday in May through to the Last Sunday in October. Normal opening times are from 11am to 4pm, free of charge, donations welcome. The museum will also be open to coincide with most Airfield events, although access will be via the pay gates.

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Rougham Tower

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Getting There: Rougham field lies just east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. It is about a mile from Rougham village, on the opposite side of the A14. The easiest way of reaching the site is via the A14. The new junction 45 (Rookery Crossroads) has now been opened, giving access to Rougham Industrial Estate from both directions on the road. Turn north off the A14, the opposite side from the Ravenwood Hall Hotel. You will almost immediately come upon General Castle Way. The maps below might take a little while to be updated - the road that crosses the A14 is now the new junction.

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Rougham Tower Association
The Control Tower
Rougham Industrial Estate
Bury St Edmunds Suffolk

Getting ThereRougham field lies just east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. It is about a mile from Rougham village, on the opposite side of the A14. The easiest way of reaching the site is via the A14. The new junction 45 (Rookery Crossroads) has now been opened, giving access to Rougham Industrial Estate from both directions on the road. Turn north off the A14, the opposite side from the Ravenwood Hall Hotel. You will almost immediately come upon General Castle Way. The maps below might take a little while to be updated - the road that crosses the A14 is now the new junction.