What's Here:

Two immaculately restored classic fighters in a superb purpose-built memorial building, (formerly known as the Hurricane and Spitfire Memorial Building). Around the aircraft are comprehensive displays telling the story of the air combat over Kent and during World War Two. The cafe gives good views of the activity at the airport. Located next door is the RAF Manston History Museum.

Location:

On the A253, west of Ramsgate, Kent. Adjacent to the RAF Manston History Museum. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Opening Hours:

Open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, April to September; daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, October to March. Closed December 25-27 and January 1.

Admission:

Free but donations appreciated.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.

Contacts:

RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Trust, The Memorial Museum, The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5DF. Tel: 01843 821940. Website: http://www.spifirememorial.org.uk/ [Note typo in URL].

Spitfire XVI TB752 (photo, Dan Lord)	Spitfire cockpit (photo, Dan Lord)

List of Aircraft Exhibits:

Right side of Hurricane 'BN230' (photo, Dan Lord)	Front view of the Hurricane (photo, Dan Lord)
Restored Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (photo, Dan Lord)	An original Merlin engine (photo, Dan Lord)
The Hurricane is cannon-armed (photo, Dan Lord)	Weapons display under the Hurricane wing (photo, Dan Lord)