During World War 2, approximately 4 million operational flights were made over Cambridgeshire by bombers in 1944 alone, many of which were conducted in Lancaster bombers emanating from both RAF Witchford and nearby RAF Mepal.
In partnership with our client Grovemere Property Ltd and the Cheffins planning team, we are excited to share that we have secured planning permission for an RAF Exhibition building located on the Lancaster Way Business Park, which has been commissioned to honour the legacy of everyone associated with RAF Witchford during World War 2.
The proposals provide a new purpose-built exhibition space which aims to maximise the impact of artefacts that have been amassed over many years by Barry Aldridge who dedicated himself to preserving this important history.
The building incorporates an interpretation of a Lancaster bomber fuselage, which will also be carried through into the inside of the building. Within the entrance lobby, visitors will have the opportunity of sitting within the structure of the fuselage and imagine themselves within the aircraft
With the involvement of Tricolor Associates, the interiors of the building will incorporate audio visual aids to reveal the personal stories and memories of life at RAF Witchford and Mepal.
The scheme also involves enhancing the setting of the existing memorial plaque sited on the site, and an extension to the adjacent Apex Coffee House, designed by Daniela Muscat.
We look forward to seeing this exciting project come to life in 2025!
Further information can be found at RAF Witchford Exhibition
