WELCOME TO TANGMERE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUMABOUT USWHAT TO SEEAIRCRAFTFLIGHT SIMULATORSEDUCATIONFEATURES Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is located in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. It was opened by a group of aviation enthusiasts in 1982 to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, to educate present and future

generations

TICKETS & VISITING

Planning Your Visit. From Monday 17 May, until further notice, the museum will be open from Monday to Friday inclusive from 10 am to 5 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. To comply with our COVID-Secure Procedures, all visitors must pre-book a time slot for one of two daily sessions: Morning – 10 am – 1 pm or. Afternoon – 2 pm –

5 pm.

MUSEUM AIRCRAFT

The Museum is able to offer speakers to interested groups or societies on a range of subjects connected with the history of operations at RAF Tangmere and other military aviation subjects. Further details of the full range of presentations and the availability of speakers can be obtained by calling the museum on 01243 790090, by emailing your

WHO SHOT ROMMEL?

A New Look at the Evidence by Reginald Byron, Archivist. At the time of Operation Overlord, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel was commander of the German forces in Normandy. The strafing of his staff car on 17 July 1944 is one of the most legendary incidents of the Second World War, not only because it removed one of Germany’s most capable senior commanders from the field at a critical POLISH AND CZECH FIGHTER PILOT EXHIBITION The Museum’s summer Polish and Czech Pilot temporary exhibition closed its doors on Sunday 3 September after a very successful six week run. Approximately 4,000 visitors came to see the exhibition, many of them relatives of Polish and Czech aircrew who fought for Britain and its Allies during the Second World War. THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE. In early 1945, Margaret Ida Horton was a WAAF (Fitter Mechanic Airframes) at RAF Hibaldstow, a satellite airfield to RAF Kirton-in Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Friday 9 February 1945 dawned a cold and overcast day with slight drizzle. However, by late morning the wind had increased considerably and the

Duty

GIFTING OF WESTLAND WHIRLWIND XN299 Gifting of Westland Whirlwind XN299. On 12 April, the Curator of the Royal Marines Museum, Ian Maine, and our Curator, David Coxon, signed the accession document that gifted Westland Whirlwind HAS Mk 7 helicopter (XN299) to the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum. This helicopter has been displayed on loan at the Museum since 1997.

AVRO LINCOLN

Avro Lincoln. The Avro Lincoln was built to Air Ministry Specification B14/43 calling for a new bomber providing both increased pay load and performance to succeed the existing heavy bomber force. Developed from the Lancaster by Roy Chadwick, the first prototype took to the air from Ringway, Manchester on 9th June 1944 and production began

HANDLEY PAGE O/400

Handley Page O/400. Shortly after the outbreak of the First World War, Frederick Handley-Page foresaw the need for a long range bomber and a formal specification was issued in December 1941 for four prototypes based on his proposals. The first prototype was delivered 12 months later, making its maiden flight on 15th December and a contract for

DE HAVILLAND HORNET

The de Havilland DH103 Hornet was a high speed, long-range fighter, initially conceived as a private venture for use in the Pacific theatre against the Japanese by both RAF and RN. Drawing on the wooden construction techniques pioneered by the Mosquito, major design and development work took place during 1943-44 with the first prototype

taking

WELCOME TO TANGMERE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUMABOUT USWHAT TO SEEAIRCRAFTFLIGHT SIMULATORSEDUCATIONFEATURES Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is located in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. It was opened by a group of aviation enthusiasts in 1982 to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, to educate present and future

generations

TICKETS & VISITING

Planning Your Visit. From Monday 17 May, until further notice, the museum will be open from Monday to Friday inclusive from 10 am to 5 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. To comply with our COVID-Secure Procedures, all visitors must pre-book a time slot for one of two daily sessions: Morning – 10 am – 1 pm or. Afternoon – 2 pm –

5 pm.

MUSEUM AIRCRAFT

The Museum is able to offer speakers to interested groups or societies on a range of subjects connected with the history of operations at RAF Tangmere and other military aviation subjects. Further details of the full range of presentations and the availability of speakers can be obtained by calling the museum on 01243 790090, by emailing your

WHO SHOT ROMMEL?

A New Look at the Evidence by Reginald Byron, Archivist. At the time of Operation Overlord, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel was commander of the German forces in Normandy. The strafing of his staff car on 17 July 1944 is one of the most legendary incidents of the Second World War, not only because it removed one of Germany’s most capable senior commanders from the field at a critical POLISH AND CZECH FIGHTER PILOT EXHIBITION The Museum’s summer Polish and Czech Pilot temporary exhibition closed its doors on Sunday 3 September after a very successful six week run. Approximately 4,000 visitors came to see the exhibition, many of them relatives of Polish and Czech aircrew who fought for Britain and its Allies during the Second World War. THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE. In early 1945, Margaret Ida Horton was a WAAF (Fitter Mechanic Airframes) at RAF Hibaldstow, a satellite airfield to RAF Kirton-in Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Friday 9 February 1945 dawned a cold and overcast day with slight drizzle. However, by late morning the wind had increased considerably and the

Duty

GIFTING OF WESTLAND WHIRLWIND XN299 Gifting of Westland Whirlwind XN299. On 12 April, the Curator of the Royal Marines Museum, Ian Maine, and our Curator, David Coxon, signed the accession document that gifted Westland Whirlwind HAS Mk 7 helicopter (XN299) to the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum. This helicopter has been displayed on loan at the Museum since 1997.

AVRO LINCOLN

Avro Lincoln. The Avro Lincoln was built to Air Ministry Specification B14/43 calling for a new bomber providing both increased pay load and performance to succeed the existing heavy bomber force. Developed from the Lancaster by Roy Chadwick, the first prototype took to the air from Ringway, Manchester on 9th June 1944 and production began

HANDLEY PAGE O/400

Handley Page O/400. Shortly after the outbreak of the First World War, Frederick Handley-Page foresaw the need for a long range bomber and a formal specification was issued in December 1941 for four prototypes based on his proposals. The first prototype was delivered 12 months later, making its maiden flight on 15th December and a contract for

DE HAVILLAND HORNET

The de Havilland DH103 Hornet was a high speed, long-range fighter, initially conceived as a private venture for use in the Pacific theatre against the Japanese by both RAF and RN. Drawing on the wooden construction techniques pioneered by the Mosquito, major design and development work took place during 1943-44 with the first prototype

taking

THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE THE WAAF WHO FLEW A CIRCUIT ON A SPITFIRE. In early 1945, Margaret Ida Horton was a WAAF (Fitter Mechanic Airframes) at RAF Hibaldstow, a satellite airfield to RAF Kirton-in Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Friday 9 February 1945 dawned a cold and overcast day with slight drizzle. However, by late morning the wind had increased considerably and the

Duty

FIRST WORLD WAR SCOUT GUN SIGHT First World War Scout Gun Sight. By 1917, the Aldis gun sight, developed by the Aldis brothers in Sparkhill, Birmingham in 1915, had become the main gun sight in British scout (fighter) aircraft. Looking like a telescope, it was 32 inches long and had a diameter of 2 inches. The tube of the gun sight contained a series of lenses marked

with two

POLISH AND CZECH FIGHTER PILOT EXHIBITION The Museum’s summer Polish and Czech Pilot temporary exhibition closed its doors on Sunday 3 September after a very successful six week run. Approximately 4,000 visitors came to see the exhibition, many of them relatives of Polish and Czech aircrew who fought for Britain and its Allies during the Second World War.

SHORT STIRLING

Short Stirling. The Short Stirling was developed in response to Air Ministry Specification B12/36 which called for an aircraft capable of carrying a bomb load of 14,000lb over a range of 2,000 miles – a hugely impressive requirement for the day. Based on the 4-engined Sunderland flying boat with the lower deck and hull removed, it was SE5/SE5A – TANGMERE MUSEUM SE5/SE5a. The SE5 (Scout Experimental 5) was a rival of the Camel for the title of the most successful British fighter of the First World War. It was developed by the Royal Aircraft Factory in response to a call from the Royal Flying Corps for the British aircraft industry to develop a fighter that was in all respects superior to the enemy’s ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH WHITLEY The Whitley was developed by Armstrong Whitworth’s Chief Designer, John Lloyd, in response to Air Ministry Specification B3/34 which called for a heavy night bomber to meet the requirement to replace the RAF’s biplane bomber force. Such was the urgency, that an order for 80 machines was placed in 1935, some considerable time before Chief

PROTOTYPE SPITFIRE

The Museum is able to offer speakers to interested groups or societies on a range of subjects connected with the history of operations at RAF Tangmere and other military aviation subjects. Further details of the full range of presentations and the availability of speakers can be obtained by calling the museum on 01243 790090, by emailing your WESTLAND LYSANDER MK III (SD) Known in RAF service as the Lysander Mk III (SD), these aircraft served in the special duties role with Nos 138, 161 and 357 Squadrons. The Museum’s Lysander is a full-size replica built in 2015 by Gate Guards UK Ltd. in Cornwall for the film ‘Allied’ and was acquired with the help of a contribution from the Museum’s Society of

Friends.

TIGER MOTH G-ADXT

News. Tiger Moth G-ADXT. The Tiger Moth participating in the flying display, G-ADXT, was built in 1935 and delivered to the Reid and Sigrist Flying School in Desford. In January 1941 it was requisitioned by the RAF for training duties and given the serial BB860. Some six months later it was involved in a collision on the ground and

withdrawn

VICKERS WELLINGTON

The Vickers Wellington stemmed from Air Ministry Specification B9/32 which called for a twin-engine ‘heavy’ bomber. Designed by Vickers-Armstrong’s R K Peterson, a method of geodetic construction devised by Barnes Wallis was used giving the fuselage an ability to withstand tremendous damage with little weight penalty. MORE INFORMATION: 01243 790 090

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DONATE TO TANGMERE. Are you thinking of donating to the Museum? TANGMERE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM IS LOCATED IN A CORNER OF THE OLD TANGMERE AIRFIELD, FAMED AS AN RAF FIGHTER STATION FROM 1918 UNTIL FIGHTER COMMAND LEFT IN 1958. It was opened by a group of aviation enthusiasts in 1982 to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, to educate present and future generations in military aviation and to serve as a memorial to airmen and airwomen who gave their lives in the service of this country. Since that time it has been managed and run entirely by volunteers and in 2017 was awarded the Queen’s Award for

Voluntary Service.

Now one of the UK’s leading aviation museums, it is home to an impressive display of historic aircraft and has a unique collection of aviation memorabilia stretching from the First World War through to the Cold War. Amongst the many attractions, there are numerous interactive displays and aircraft cockpits and simulators for visitors to experience. Light refreshments may be purchased in the Museum’s acclaimed NAAFI Tea Room. A museum with something for all members of

the family to enjoy

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TANGMERE SECTOR MODELLERS SCALE MODEL SHOW Sunday 3 May 10am - 5pm Coronavirus (COVID-19) THE SCALE MODEL SHOW 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED ‘TANGMERE AND THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 80’ EXHIBITION Sunday 10 May - Saturday 31 October This exhibition has been postponed until 2021. FAMILY DAY 2020 – ALL DAY FAMILY FUN Sunday 2 August 10am - 5pm Family Day 2020 has been cancelled. HARRIERS AND THE 69 AIR RACE

Exhibition Report

The ‘Harriers and the 69 Air Race’ exhibition which opened on Easter Saturday finally closed… SCALE MODEL SHOW 2019

Show Report

Museum’s Bigger and Better Model Show. On Saturday May 4th the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum…

FAMILY DAY 2019

Show Report

On Sunday 4 August the Museum held its annual Family Fun Day in excellent weather… D-DAY AT TANGMERE ’75

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‘The D-Day at Tangmere 75’ exhibition finally closed at the end of

October. It had…

SOE EXHIBITION 2018

Saturday 21 July - Sunday 2nd September Exhibition Final Report The Museum’s summer exhibition, ‘Tangmere and the SOE’, was officially opened on…

FAMILY DAY 2018

Sunday 26th August

An Indoor Family Day As Sunday 26 August drew near it became apparent

that the…

BADER ‘DOWNED’

AUGUST 7TH 2016

On Sunday, 7th August, the Museum’s main event of the year, ‘Bader Downed’, attracted several…

CLASSIC WHEELS 2016

JUNE 12TH 2016

On Sunday, 12 June, the Museum hosted another Classic Wheels event. Regrettably, appalling weather with… TANGMERE UNDER ATTACK!

SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST

On Sunday, 16th August, 75 years to the day after the Luftwaffe’s heaviest air raid on…

CLASSIC WHEELS 2015

Sunday 14th June

Another successful event, with even more vehicles attending this year, Classic Wheels is becoming a…

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“RUNNING FOR THE FEW” VISITS TANGMERE On Thursday 8 October Museum staff and visitors welcomed 5 runners undertaking a five day… MUSEUM WINTER CLOSEDOWN ANNOUNCED For operational reasons, the Museum’s trustees have decided that the Museum will close to the…

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LYSANDER PILOT Secret Operations with 161 Squadron BY JAMES ATTERBY McCAIRNS Now available exclusively through… HISTORY OF TANGMERE BOOK TANGMERE FAMOUS ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION AN AUTHORISED HISTORY REGINALD BYRON and DAVID COXON…

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HARRIERS IN THE 1969 AIR RACE In February 1969 Brian Harpur, a director of Harmsworth Publications, owners of the Daily Mail… ‘BIG X’ – THE TANGMERE CONNECTION On the night of 24/25 March 1944, a mass escape took place from a

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FLIGHT SIMULATORS

All our Flight Simulators are closed until further notice The Tangmere Museum has 3 computer-controlled Flight Simulators for visitors to ‘fly’.

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The Museum is able to offer speakers to interested groups or societies on a range of subjects connected with the history of operations at RAF Tangmere and other military aviation subjects. Further details of the full range of presentations and the availability of speakers can be obtained by calling the museum on 01243 790090, by emailing your interest to director@tangmere-museum.org.uk or by letter marked for the attention

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The Museum car park has been enlarged and re-laid and audio guides provided with the assistance of LEADER – the European Agricultural Fund for Redevelopment.

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