WWII Sector Operations Bunker Museum

 museum, Second World War 1939-1945, bunker

The idea to restore RAF Digby’s former Sector Operations room bunker to it’s former wartime glory came in April 1995. A small but dedicated team of 4 personnel then set about the task of research, scrounging period items and dismantling the more contemporary furniture within the building. The search for furniture and communications equipment went far and wide. Items were 'liberated'from RAF Carlisle, RAF Quedgeley, RAF Scampton, RAF Syerston, Ouston Barracks and many more places in-between.

The pace of work picked up in 1996, as did the number of the restoration team. In the final 6 months, prior to the opening on 30 May 1997, many long evenings were spent by our dedicated volunteers. The end result of this effort was the grand opening ceremony, performed by Air Chief Marshal Sir John Allison, on 30 May 1997.

Work continues on improving, adding to and on general maintenance of the museum. The museum receives no official funding from 'tax payers', but relies upon donations from visitors; while guides are all volunteer servicemen and women, working in their own off duty time. The museum is free to view but donations are our 'life blood' and allow us to improve the displays year on year. Further details on the museum can be obtained by contacting the museum curator.

www.raf.mod.uk/rafdigby/aboutus/sectoropsmuseum.cfm