Martlesham heath control tower museum

A museum located in the former Control Tower of USAAF Station 369, RAF Martlesham Heath Station.

 

The museum includes exhibits to the station's use during both World War 1 and 2. During WW1 the station served as a Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Air Force (RAF) Station.  During WW2, the airfield was unusually used both by the RAF and by the 356th Fighter Group.

 

The 356th Fighter Group was known as  “The Blue Diamonds” and as “The Martlesham Playboys”. Aircraft of the 356th were identified by a magenta/blue diamond pattern around their cowling.

 

The 356th Fighter Group (FG) flew 413 missions between 15 October 1943 and 7 May 1945; the Group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for its support of the airborne invasion of Holland in mid September 1944.