RAF Davidstow Moor, Military air base and museum in Cornwall, England.
Description
RAF Davidstow Moor is a former Royal Air Force station on moorland in Cornwall that now operates as a museum. The site preserves original runways and hangars that display how the airfield was structured during World War II.
History
The base was built in 1942 and served as an operational station for patrol flights and sea rescue missions during the war. After 1945, the airfield was repurposed and eventually transformed into a racing circuit.
Culture
The memorial displays personal items and documents that show what life was like for pilots and aircrew during wartime. Walking through, visitors see everyday objects alongside military equipment, gaining a sense of how people worked and lived on the base.
Practical
The site is open year-round with guided tours and group programs available for school visits. Parking is provided on-site, and the walking paths are relatively straightforward to navigate.
Did you know?
The site is still used by vintage racing drivers who train on the original runways. This connects the history of aviation and motorsport passion in a single location.
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