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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum was established in 1982 on the old RAF Tangmere airfield. From its beginnings in 1916, through its illustrious service as one of Britain''s front line fighter bases during World War II and on to its key role as home to the world speed record breaking aircraft of the High Speed Flight in the post-war years it has occupied a unique place in aviation history.

The museum contains countless fascinating exhibits. Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke''s world record breaking Hawker Hunter, actual equipment used by the brave SOE agents who were carried into occupied France on ''black Lysander'' flights from Tangmere, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more.

There is something for all the family to see and do and a variety of special events are held throughout the year.

For 2012 these include –
Lightning Cockpit Simulator - Available for our adult visitors from February 1st (subject to T&C's on our website) Come and 'Fly' this Cold War 'Fast Jet'

SUNDAY MAY 20th | Family Day: All kinds of special additional attractions aimed at ALL the family! Including open cockpits, Fancy Dress Competition WW2 theme, stalls, helicopter rides (additional charge) and much more! Museum entry inc. in standard admission charge.

Sunday July 22nd | Tangmere's Tribute. 30th Anniversary of Falklands Conflict & Tangmere Military Aviation Museum: Static aircraft displays, Open Cockpits, 80's Classic Cars, Music, Stalls, Helicopter rides (extra charge) Presentations Raffle. Air Display (subject to serviceability/weather) Adult £8.00, Child £2.00. No concessions. Museum Entry included.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd Classic Wheels. Classic Military Vehicles and Classic Cars on display plus museum entry all for standard admission charge.

ALL EVENTS 10AM - 5PM. FREE PARKING

Price: Adults £7.50, Children £2.00, Over 60's £6.00, Family (up to 2 adults and 2 children) £17.00. Length of visit: Allow 2hrs +.

Open: 10am every day from 1st Feb to 30th Nov. Additional information: 10% discount for groups of 12 or more.