Steve Booth presents The RAF Fauld Explosion.
This fully illustrated talk looks in detail about the terrible explosion that occurred in November 1944 at Fauld, just north of Burton.
Fauld was a massive underground armaments store and the occurrence was the 4th largest man-made explosion during World War 2, causing tremendous damage in Burton and it also had an impact in places like Lichfield.
Tea/coffee included in ticket price.
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Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD
01543 306260
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Museum Opening Hours
31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024 open Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wed) 11am to 5pm last entry 4.15pm
27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025 Open Thursday to Monday 11am to 4pm, last entry 3.15pm.
The herb garden is open all year with free access
The museum is occasionally closed for weddings and school bookings. Please check the website for details.
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