MANSTON (EGMH)

Kent International Airport

Runway: 10/28 2752m Asphalt

Landing Fee: £18 Single engine light aircraft

GA Aircraft under 4 tonnes PPR from TG Aviation Tel: 01843 823656

THE SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The Memorial Museum is situated near the site of the disused control tower on the North-Western side of the airport.

To reach the Museum from TG Aviation take the path past the Airport Terminal Building until you reach the main road (B2050), then turn left and continue along the road until Manston Road. Turn right into Manston Road and the Museum can be found about 20m on the right hand side. The Museum is a leisurely 15 minute walk from the Airport.

The Memorial Museum houses two fine examples of the Spitfire and Hurricane

Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI (LF) - Type 361 - Serial TB752 - Sqn Code KH-Z

TB752 is one of the few surviving Spitfires with a wartime record. She served briefly with 66 Squadron during the early part of 1945 but after a landing accident joined 403 Squadron (RCAF) and very quickly accounted for four German aircraft.

Hawker Hurricane IIC - Serial LF751 - (Displayed as BN230 of 43 Squadron) - Sqn Code FT-A

There are very few survivors of this famous fighter and we are especially proud to have a Hurricane on display. LF751 was built at Langley in 1944 and performed valuable service on bomber defence training.

The Memorial Museum Building houses an ever increasing number of memorabilia, both military and civil, mainly from the 1939-45 World War II period and which are well worth viewing. They include the prototype bouncing bomb which was recovered from nearby Reculver, the history of the 'Channel Dash' where in February 1942, Manston became the centre for the desperate air action to stop the dash up the Channel by the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen; the much travelled No. 222 (Natal) Squadron wartime scoreboard and related battle honours.

Opening Times:

Open throughout the year

10am-5pm March 27th to October 29th

10am-4pm Winter Time

Closed 24th, 25th, 26th,and 27th December 2011. Also

Closed 31st December 2011, and 1st and 2nd January 2012

Admission:

Free admission

Free coach and car parking

No charge is made for admission but as the Memorial Museum Building is totally self-funding a large selection of aviation related items is available for purchase. In particular the collection of framed prints must be amongst the largest in the country and many of these are 'limited-editions'. All help is voluntary and no assistance is received from public or service funds. Donations are also much appreciated.

Souvenirs:

Souvenirs available in the museum.

The Merlin Cafeteria:

The Merlin Cafeteria offers a full selection of hot and cold meals and drinks. Toilet facilities are available with provision for the handicapped. There is a patio with fine views across the airfield and to Kent International Airport.

Travel Information:

The Museum is easy to find, located along Manston Road, on the North-Western side of Kent International Airport (Manston). By car or coach follow the signs for Kent International Airport. At the roundabouts leading to the Airport you will see Tourist Signs for "SPITFIRE MEMORIAL". Nearest Railway Station is Ramsgate. An hourly bus service runs from Broadstairs and Ramsgate to Manston (Kent International Airport) Stagecoach route number 38/38A.

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