Additional information
ICAO | EGUP |
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Category | 2 |
Level | 1 |
Name | RAF Sculthorpe |
City | Fakenham |
State | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Altitude | 208 |
airport_desc | RAF Sculthorpe is a former Royal Air Force station located near Fakenham, United Kingdom. Established during World War II, the airfield served as a key operational base for both British and American military forces. Positioned at an elevation of 208 feet, it played a significant role in various military operations and training exercises throughout the mid-20th century. Post-war, RAF Sculthorpe was notably used during the Cold War for strategic bomber deployment and reconnaissance missions. Although it is no longer an active airbase, the site remains a point of historical interest, reflecting its enduring legacy in military aviation history. |