| Museum Guide | |||||||
| Main | Attractions | Location | Visiting | Contacts | Photos 1 | Exhibits | Photos 2 |
What's Here:
The RAF Manston History Society, which runs the museum, portrays in various displays the civil and military history of Manton since it was first opened in 1916. Located next door is the Hurricane and Spitfire Memorial Museum.
Location:
In the old RAF Manston MT (Motor Transport) building, beside the A253, west of Ramsgate, Kent. Adjacent to the Hurricane and Spitfire Memorial Building. From London heading towards Ramsgate on the A253, turn left at the Minster roundabout onto the B2048 and then next right onto the B2190. Carry straight on and the Museum will become visible on the right hand side. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Opening Hours:
March to October: Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. November to February: Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Admission:
£1.00 for Adults, children free with an adult.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
Contacts:
RAF Manston History Museum, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5DF. Tel: 01843 825224. Website: RAF Manston History Museum.
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| Wessex HU.5 XS482. (photo, Derek Hatch) | Whirlwind HAR.10 XJ727. (photo, Derek Hatch) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits:
| Identity | Type (Real Identity) | |
|---|---|---|
| WT205 | BAC Canberra B(I)6 (nose) | |
| WP772 | De Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 | |
| - | Fokker Dr.I Triplane (repro) | |
| 'WD615' | Gloster Meteor TT.20 [WD646] | |
| - | Gotha G.IV repro (fuselage) | |
| XL190 | Handley Page Victor K.2 (nose) | |
| XG226 | Hawker Hunter F.6A (nose) | |
| XV352 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B (cockpit) | |
| - | Huntair Pathdfinder | |
| - | Nieuport 17 (repro) | |
| - | Nieuport 17 (repro) | |
| G-SSWP | Short 330 | |
| 'VM791' | Slingsby Cadet TX.3 | |
| XA231 | Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 | |
| - | Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter (repro) | |
| XD857 | Vickers Valiant BK.1 (nose) | |
| XS482 | Westland Wessex HU.5 | |
| XJ727 | Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 | |
| XN380 | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7* |
Notes: Beagle Pup 150 cockpit HB-NAV has moved to an ATC unit in Dover, Blackburn Buccaneer S.1 nose XN928 has moved to an unknown location.
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