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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 2011 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'

MAY 15 | Family Day: Including Children's Art Competition and Exhibition. Details of the exhibition are available in the museum for children who visit either with family or on school trips. Exhibition matter is either an aircraft or artefact(s) displayed at the Museum, or an imaginative composition 'inspired by' visit to Museum. Max size A4. Closing date for entries is May 6th.
+ We will also have a 'Draw-In' with members of the Society of Aviation Artists to help children improve their drawing skills.
+ Model Aircraft - build either a balsa wood/paper aircraft and see who can fly furthest.
+ Fancy Dress - come in 40's attire - either Evacuees/Armed Services/Civilian Volunteers (ARP, Home Guard, Nursing etc.) or just 40's style -aimed primarily at children, but adults welcome to join in.
+ 2 Aircraft Cockpits Open (subject to weather)
(More Fun & Activities to be confirmed. Standard Museum charges apply to this Event).

AUGUST 7 | Douglas Bader Remembered - a WW2/40's Themed Event, focusing on Bader's heroic wartime career! Including Open cockpits and model aircraft displays. (Entrance fee to be confirmed)

SEPTEMBER 18 | Battle of Britain Service at St Andrew's church Tangmere

NOVEMBER 11 | Remembrance Day Service, Museum Memorial Garden (11:00 on 11th day, 11th month 2011)

Dates to be Announced Shortly -
Model Aircraft Event
Aviation Art Exhibition
Military Vehicles

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.