HERE is how you can see RAF planes and wartime artefacts up close and personal in Worcester. 

Earlier this year, the Red Arrows flew around Worcester to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and our love for RAF planes was confirmed. 

But many might be intrigued to hear about RAF Defford Museum on High Green in Worcester.

You might be a keen fan of the museum, or never knew it existed but it's safe to say this might be a fun place to visit. 

 RAF Defford Museum: what to expect and when to visit 

RAF Defford Museum showcases wartime from the Second World War, costume displays and personal possessions from the time.  

The museum's summer opening times are 11am to 4.30pm.

National Trust members have free entry while charges may apply for non-members. 

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 RAF Defford Museum: The history

During the Second World War and the Cold War, RAF Defford was one of the most secret places in the country.

Airborne radar devices, developed by scientists at Malvern and tested at Defford, helped to win the Second World War.

And in the Cold War, Britain and its NATO allies needed radar to stay ahead of Soviet submarines and the threat of nuclear attack from the air.

But in 1957 RAF Defford had to close as it was not big enough to take the new V-bombers coming into service.

The very last aircraft to leave RAF Defford before the closure was a Meteor NF11 night fighter which flew out in April 1958.

 RAF Defford Museum: Reviews

One visitor said: "After an interesting visit to Croome Court, we popped into the lovely little RAF museum.

"My wife & I were welcomed by the volunteers, one of which was very knowledgeable about the secret WW2 base. After a brief introduction, he left us to enjoy the well-lit and informative history of the base. Incredible aviation history."

Penned as 'aviation gold' by one visitor who visited the museum with his wife. 

The aviation enthusiast said: "Loads of interesting information about the history of various types of radar equipment and the crashed engine of Spitfire EN915 amazes me.
"The volunteers and all very friendly and knowledgeable and I had some great chats. Definitely have a visit!"